first lady

noun
UK: /ˌfɜːst ˈleɪdi/
US: /ˌfɜːrst ˈleɪdi/

  1. The wife of the President of the United States.

    1. The First Lady waved to the crowd. [ ] [ ]
    2. The current First Lady is known for her advocacy of children's health initiatives. [ ] [ ]

  2. The wife of a head of state or government in some countries.

    1. The First Lady attended the charity gala. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many admire the First Lady for her dedication to humanitarian causes in the country. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "first lady" in English means: The wife of the President of the United States., The wife of a head of state or government in some countries..

The phonetic transcription of "first lady" is /ˌfɜːst ˈleɪdi/ in British English and /ˌfɜːrst ˈleɪdi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "first lady": "The First Lady waved to the crowd.". More examples on the page.