lad

noun
UK: /læd/
US: /læd/

  1. A boy or young man.

    1. The lad is playing in the yard.
    2. That young lad helped me carry groceries yesterday, he's so kind.

  2. A familiar term of address for a man.

    1. Hello, lad! How are you today?
    2. Alright, lad, let's get this job done quickly and efficiently.

Synonyms

boy youth fellow chap

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lad" in English means: A boy or young man., A familiar term of address for a man..

The phonetic transcription of "lad" is /læd/ in British English and /læd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lad": boy, youth, fellow, chap.

Example usage of "lad": "The lad is playing in the yard.". More examples on the page.