noun
- plural of countess; women who hold the rank of count in their own right or wives of counts or earls
Examples
- The countesses attended the royal ceremony in their finest gowns.
- Several countesses donated money to the charity fundraiser.
- The castle was home to three generations of countesses.
- Both countesses were known for their philanthropic work.
- The countesses held significant influence in the royal court.
- Two countesses were invited to speak at the historical society meeting.