noun
- plural of viscountess; women who hold the rank of viscount in their own right, or wives of viscounts
Usage: formal; British nobility
Examples
- The viscountesses attended the royal ceremony in their formal attire.
- Several viscountesses were present at the House of Lords debate.
- The charity event was hosted by three prominent viscountesses.
- These viscountesses inherited their titles from their families.
- The viscountesses met monthly to discuss their philanthropic work.