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Definition lady in American English

lady noun

[countable] noun
/ˈleɪdi/
1

used for talking about a woman. Some people think this use is polite but other people think it is old-fashioned and prefer to use "woman"

Example

Go and ask that lady over there.

Example

There was a young lady standing outside the house.

Synonyms and related words
woman girls female
1.1

a woman who behaves politely and in a way that was traditionally considered appropriate for a woman

Example

I remember her as a refined elegant lady.

Example

She doesn't talk like a lady.

Synonyms and related words
woman girls female
1.2

a woman who you admire for her character or achievements

Example

She's one determined lady.

Synonyms and related words
legend hero role model
1.3

used for talking to a woman whose name you do not know. Using this word to address someone is considered rude, and the polite word is ma'am

Example

Hey, lady, do you mind getting out of my way?

Synonyms and related words
miss babe baby
1.4

used for referring to what a woman's profession is, for example a "lady doctor" or "lady lawyer. Many people prefer to say "woman doctor" or "woman lawyer" or simply "doctor" or "lawyer".

Synonyms and related words
woman girls female
1.5

a man's wife or girlfriend

Synonyms and related words
helpmate hubby husband girlfriend mistress woman
1.6

a woman from an upper social class in the U.K., especially in the past

Synonyms and related words
the upper class aristocracy the nobility
Definition lady in American English

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