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Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of the word lady, which can mean a woman of high social position, a wife, or a woman in general. See examples of lady in sentences and related phrases and articles.
LADY definition: 1. a polite or old-fashioned way of referring to or talking to a woman: 2. a woman who behaves in…. Learn more.
noun. a woman regarded as having the characteristics of a good family and high social position. a polite name for a woman. ( as modifier ) a lady doctor. an informal name for wife. lady of the house. the female head of the household. history a woman with proprietary rights and authority, as over a manor Compare lord.
noun. a woman of refinement. “a chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the grand lady ”. synonyms: dame, gentlewoman, ma'am, madam. see more. see less. types: grande dame. a middle-aged or elderly woman who is stylish and highly respected.
1. the mistress of a household. now obsolete except in the phrase the lady of the house. 2. a woman who has the rights, rule, or authority of a lord. 3. a woman of high social position. 4. a woman who is polite, refined, and well-mannered.
Learn the meaning, history, and usage of the word lady, a term for a woman of high social standing, refinement, or rank. Find out how to use lady as a form of address, a title, or a modifier, and see examples and synonyms.
noun. /ˈleɪdi/. /ˈleɪdi/. (plural ladies) Idioms. [countable]a word used to mean ‘woman’ that some people, especially older people, consider is more polite. There's a lady waiting to see you. an old/elderly lady. He was with an attractive young lady.
