baron
baron Lexical Profile
baron Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A member of the lowest order of the British nobility, or a nobleman of corresponding rank in various other European countries.
"The historic castle had belonged to the local baron and his family for over three centuries."
An influential, wealthy, and powerful person in a specified business or industry.
"During the late nineteenth century, railroad and steel barons wielded immense influence over the national economy."
British A large joint of meat consisting of a double sirloin of beef, or the saddle and two legs of lamb, left uncut at the backbone.
"For the grand banquet, the chefs roasted an entire baron of beef in the brick oven."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'baron' (a nobleman or business magnate) with its homophone 'barren' (an adjective meaning bleak, infertile, or unproductive).
• Rhymes for baron
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed into Middle English from Old French 'baron' (meaning warrior or nobleman), which comes from Late Latin 'baro' (man or servant) and ultimately from a Frankish root meaning 'freeman' or 'warrior'.