lady

🇺🇸 /ˈleɪdi/ 🇬🇧 /ˈleɪdi/
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noun
A2

A polite word for a woman.

The kind lady helped me find my way.

A2

A woman who behaves politely and has good manners.

She is a true lady who always shows respect to others.

A2

Used when speaking to or about women.

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.

R

An informal and sometimes rude way to talk to a woman.

Hey lady, watch where you're going!

R

A woman from a high social class in the UK.

The wealthy lady lived in a big mansion.

R

A title for a noblewoman or honored woman in the UK.

Lady Diana was loved by many people.

R

A women's toilet in a public place.

The lady asked where the restroom was located.

R

A title for Mary, the mother of Jesus, in the Catholic Church.

Many people pray to Our Lady for guidance.

translation

n. A polite word for a woman.; A woman who behaves politely and has good manners.; Used when speaking to or about women.; An informal and sometimes rude way to talk to a woman.; A woman from a high social class in the UK.; A title for a noblewoman or honored woman in the UK.; A women's toilet in a public place.; A title for Mary, the mother of Jesus, in the Catholic Church.

Word Forms

Plural ladies