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BNC: 37984 COCA: 34419

patroness

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patroness /ˈpeɪtrənəs/ noun
plural patronesses
patroness
/ˈpeɪtrənəs/
noun
plural patronesses
Learner's definition of PATRONESS
[count]
: a woman who gives money and support to an artist, organization, etc. : a female patron女资助者;女赞助者
BNC: 37984 COCA: 34419

patroness

noun

pa·​tron·​ess ˈpā-trə-nəs How to pronounce patroness (audio)
: a woman who is a patron

Example Sentences

a patroness of the arts
Recent Examples on the Web Even today, Mary holds the title of general in the armies of Argentina and Chile, where she is considered a national patroness. Dorian Llywelyn, The Conversation, 7 July 2022 Menhit was a lion goddess associated with war, Heka was the god of magic and medicine, and Neith was the patroness of the city of Sais. Jane Recker, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 May 2022 She’s been known as the patroness of those with nervous disorders ever since. Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2022 The huge artwork has also been the site of multiple religious services, most recently an October Mass for the feast day of Nossa Senhora da Conceição Aparecida (Our Lady of Aparecida), a title that refers to the Virgin Mary as patroness of Brazil. Jane Recker, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 May 2022 The resort’s food and beverage offerings include Lina, an all-day restaurant whose name is a playful nod to the nickname of St. Regis’ founding patroness, Caroline Astor. Caroline Tell, Forbes, 1 Sep. 2021 But now, having the opportunity to retrace Tchaikovsky’s steps in Florence — based on the letters the composer wrote to his patroness Nadezhda von Meck — Felder had the opportunity to revisit the script. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Dec. 2020 Tchaikovsky’s longtime patroness Nadezhda von Meck is portrayed by Helen Farrell. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2020 Their music, costumes, and moves imitate Aztec styles—all in the worship of a Catholic patroness. Nina Strochlic, National Geographic, 24 Dec. 2019 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of patroness was in the 15th century
BNC: 37984 COCA: 34419

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