leading lady

noun

Synonyms of leading ladynext
: an actress who plays the leading female role

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From leading ladies like Myha’la and Eva Victor, to dapper gents like Archie Madekwe and Christopher Briney, these are the stars who are having a buzzy moment in Hollywood. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2025 Like Bassett, Rochon, 61, believes that the film was successful due to the relationship between the four leading ladies. Dory Jackson, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025 The doll features the iconic gingham dress, stunning jewelry accessories, and even a makeover to look like leading lady Margot Robbie. Hildara Araya, Parents, 20 Dec. 2025 The photo, which is embedded above, shows the three leading ladies Kerry Washington, Elisabeth Moss and Kate Mara clinking glasses with cheerful looks on their faces. Katie Campione, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for leading lady

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of leading lady was in 1860

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“Leading lady.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leading%20lady. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.

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leading lady

noun
: an actress who plays the leading female role in a play or movie

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