lady

noun

ˈlā-dē How to pronounce lady (audio)
Definition of ladynext
1
as in woman
an adult female human being "ladies and gentlemen, please observe closely," said the magician

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2
as in wife
a female partner in a marriage in public the husband was frequently seen holding hands with his lady

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3
as in countess
a woman of high birth or social position the ladies of the royal court were all dressed extravagantly

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4
as in girlfriend
a female romantic companion when do we get to meet your new lady?

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Recent Examples of lady Gu-cheon is arrogant, conspicuously misplaced in the palace hierarchy, and in some sneaky ways, dryly funny, in stark contrast to co-star Roh Yoon Seo’s more determined, earnest portrayal of court lady Saeng Gang. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 All three ladies star in Ryan Murphy’s anthology series, American Horror Story, with season 13 set to return to FX this fall. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 His absence follows news of him and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, welcoming their fourth child on Sunday. — Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 25 July 2026 Lady criminals take advantage of this illegibility for their own gain—unlike lady detectives, who are preoccupied with solving crimes, helping others, and restoring justice. — Literary Hub, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lady
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lady
  1. woman
  2. wife
  3. countess
  4. girlfriend
  5. female
  6. queen
  7. girl
  8. duchess
Noun
  • So anyone and anything can become a stand-in for their outrage, even if the target didn’t do anything to hurt any of us, like the random woman who got death threats after she was caught on cam with her boss at a Coldplay concert.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Videos on Iranian social media showed many women at the cafes flouting mandatory veiling laws, and crowds mixing freely.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of woman
Noun
  • Democrats have seen a new opportunity in his northeast Ohio congressional seat as the Republican incumbent has faced mounting pressure over the domestic abuse allegations in a bitter and drawn-out custody battle with his ex wife.
    — Mary Clare Jalonick, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • After shuttering some five decades later, the land was largely vacant until the former mayor of Seattle, Paul Schell, and his wife, Pam, built their dream hotel from the ground up.
    — Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of wife
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  • Where foreign adventurers once brought conflict to Costa Rica’s coast, a European countess left behind a sanctuary of profound peace.
    — Donna Hardie-Scott, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Jarman and Karen Spencer were previously embroiled in legal proceedings after the archeologist sued the countess in 2024, People and The Times reported.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 19 May 2026
Definition of countess
Noun
  • The man, who requested anonymity due to fears of immigration consequences, told CBS News Miami that his girlfriend was transferred to ICE custody following a traffic stop.
    — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Orzabal credits the quick reactions of Emily, his girlfriend at the time, for getting him to the hospital and saving his life.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Definition of girlfriend
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  • Operating as a solitary female among hundreds of men, her historical reality directly informs our current mission.
    — Stefano Marrone, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The driver is a 17-year-old male, and the victim is a 17-year-old female who is believed to have serious injuries.
    — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 31 July 2026
Definition of female
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  • The stay itself is deeply luxurious—no bedroom offers anything smaller than a queen bed.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026
  • Scooby-Doo’s bag that opens to a pocket universe and is capable of storing an infinite amount of things, including refrigerators, giant sandwiches, and entire sets of flatware that belonged to the late queen?
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 July 2026
Definition of queen
Noun
  • Some choose to go beyond the purely traditional in favor of celebrations that feel personal and memorable; like a girls’ night in or a day by the sea.
    — Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 28 July 2026
  • The 21-year-old musician, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, is accused of killing and dismembering the teenage girl to prevent her from disclosing details about their relationship ahead of the release of his album, prosecutors said.
    — Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Definition of girl
Noun
  • Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told Fox News Digital the attention surrounding Markle's appearance, whether positive or negative, could ultimately benefit both the duchess and the cooking competition.
    — Ashley Hume , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026
  • One of the judges showed Meghan around the kitchen, including the pantry, where the duchess spotted edible flowers.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 22 July 2026
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