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lady

11 definitions • 15 examples
1
a polite or old-fashioned way of referring to or talking to a woman:

Examples:

There's a young lady here to see you.
Mind your language - there are ladies present!
Say "thank you" to the lady, children.
old-fashioned Is the lady of the house (= the most important or only woman who lives in the house) at home?
2
a woman who behaves in a way that is traditionally considered to be suitable for a woman:

Examples:

Of course I remember Mrs Connor - she was a real lady.
3
sometimes used before the name of a job done by a woman:

Examples:

a lady doctor
4
used to talk to a woman in a way that is not polite and is considered offensive by many women:

Examples:

Hey, lady, what's the rush?
5
a women's toilet in a public place or building such as a hotel or restaurant:

Examples:

I'm just going to the ladies.
6
used to talk to the members of the audience when you are making a speech:

Examples:

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to our show.
7
a title given in the UK to a woman or girl who has the social rank of a peer, or to the wife of a peer or knight:

Examples:

Lady Diana Spencer
Sir Charles and Lady Finlater
8
a woman who is polite and behaves well toward other people:

Examples:

Try to act like a lady.
9
Lady is often used as a polite way of addressing or referring to any woman:

Examples:

This lady has a question.
Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention.
10
Lady can be a form of address, sometimes considered rude, to a woman whose name you do not know:

Examples:

Hey, lady, what’s the rush?
11
(in some countries) the title of a woman who has, or is the wife of a man who has, a specially high social rank, or the person herself

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