lady

noun
UK: /ˈleɪ.di/
US: /ˈleɪ.di/

  1. A polite way to refer to a woman.

    1. The lady over there needs help with her bags. [ ] [ ]
    2. Excuse me, lady, but you dropped your glove near the entrance. [ ] [ ]

  2. A woman of high social position or wealth.

    1. She became a lady after marrying the wealthy businessman. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lady of the manor was known for her charitable works. [ ] [ ]

  3. A term used to address a group of women.

    1. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the show. [ ] [ ]
    2. Ladies, let's discuss the plans for the upcoming charity event. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

woman madam gentlewoman
lady adjective

  1. Used in titles, especially before the name of a noblewoman or the wife of a nobleman.

    1. Lady Diana was a beloved member of the royal family. [ ] [ ]
    2. We were honored to meet Lady Ashton at the garden party. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lady" in English means: A polite way to refer to a woman., A woman of high social position or wealth., A term used to address a group of women..

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

Synonyms for "lady": woman, madam, gentlewoman.

Example usage of "lady": "The lady over there needs help with her bags.". More examples on the page.