Meaning of the word peeress in English

What does peeress mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

peeress

US /ˈpɪərɪs/
UK /ˈpɪərɪs/

Noun

a woman who is a peer in her own right or who is married to a peer

Example:
The Duchess, a distinguished peeress, attended the royal banquet.
She inherited the title and became a peeress in her own right.