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Definition of lady - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
socialDated polite term for an adult femaleDated
- The lady at the counter helped me find a book.
2.
refinementDated woman who behaves with dignity and graceDated
- She is a true lady in every sense.
3.
- He's taking his lady out for dinner tonight.
4.
nobilityRare UK title for a woman married to a lordRare UK
- Lady Margaret attended the royal banquet.
5.
historyRare woman of high social standing or authorityRare
- The lady of the manor greeted her guests warmly.
6.
gameTECH. queen in card gamesTECH.
- He played the lady to win the hand.
7.
- She asked where the ladies was located.
Images of lady
queen in card games
Expressions with lady
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woman serving food in a school canteen
The dinner lady served us spaghetti today.
man who is charming and popular with women
He is a real lady's man at every party.
woman hired to help children cross roads safely
Every morning, the lollipop lady is at the school gate.
film about Margaret Thatcher's life
We watched The Iron Lady last night.
woman employed to clean homes or offices
The cleaning lady comes twice a week to tidy up the office.
wife of the president of a country
The first lady hosted a charity event at the White House.
term of endearment for a young girl
He called his daughter 'my little lady' as she danced around the room.
woman who loves cats
She's known as the cat lady because she adores her feline friends.
woman in charge of a household
The lady of the house greeted the guests warmly.
actress known for frequently playing main female roles
The leading lady of the film industry received another award.
woman serving food in a school cafeteria
The lunch lady served pizza to the students.
elderly woman
The old lady walked her dog every morning.
the wife of the vice president of the US
The second lady attended the charity event.
respected elderly woman admired for wisdom or contributions
The grand old lady of the theater received a standing ovation.
homeless woman carrying belongings in bags
The bag lady walked down the street with her bags.
nude woman
The painting depicted a naked lady by the lakeside.
woman owning or managing a manor estate
The lady of the manor greeted the guests warmly.
woman lacking class or sophistication
They said she was no lady at the fancy dinner.
woman with a beard, often featured in shows
The bearded lady was the star of the vintage circus.
woman who collects or manages waste
The garbage lady comes every Monday to collect the trash.
female postal worker delivering mail
The mail lady delivered the package to my door.
young female person
The young lady was reading a book.
colorful shelled crab found along the Atlantic coast
The lady crab scuttled across the sandy ocean floor.
type of flowering plant with colorful petals
The lady tulip blooms in spring with vibrant colors.
Origin of lady
Old English, hlǣfdige (bread kneader)
Terms with lady included in their meaning
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politics
the President and the First Lady of a country
etiquette
attend or wait on a lady
royal service
lady serving in a royal household
nature
butterfly known as the painted lady
history
lady's private room in a medieval castle
botany
flower also known as lady's smock
young lady
archaic term for a young lady
historical
unmarried lady-in-waiting
history
Argentine First Lady and political figure active in the 1940s and 1950s
acr: First Lady of the United States
wife of the president of the United States
attendance
woman attending a high-ranking lady
abr: Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford
college at Oxford University for students
acr: office lady
woman who works in an office doing clerical tasks
fashion
lady's long, close-fitting dress with seamless waist
servant
woman who serves a queen or lady
improper behavior
act in a way not considered proper for a lady
royal service
woman of noble birth serving a queen or high-ranking lady
character
main character in the novel 'Lady of the Camellias'
formal address
title for addressing or referring to a woman as a lady
Examples of lady in a sentence
The lady in the red dress caught everyone's attention. The lady at the gala was admired by all. Her manners were those of a lady, calm and composed. He introduced his lady to the family at the reunion. They say behind every successful man is a supportive lady. Lady Eleanor was known for her charitable work.
The estate was managed by Lady Catherine. The lady presided over the court with grace. A lady of noble birth, she was respected by all. She held the lady and smiled triumphantly. He was relieved to draw the lady in the game. She hurried to the lady before the movie started. The lady was out of order, causing inconvenience.
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- French:dame, femme distinguée, ...
- German:Dame, Partnerin, ...
- Italian:signora, dama, ...
- Spanish:señora, chica, ...
- Portuguese:senhora, companheira, ...
- Chinese:女士, 太太, ...
- Japanese:女性, レディ, ...
- Arabic:سَيِّدَة, امرأة نبيلة, ...
- Hebrew:גְּבֶרֶת, אִשָּׁה מְכוּבֶּדֶת, ...
- Russian:дама, благородная женщина, ...
- Ukrainian:леді, дама, ...
- Hindi:महिला, शालीन महिला, ...
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