Simple Definition of landlady

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landlady

noun

plural landladies
1
: a woman who owns a house, apartment, etc., and rents it to other people
2
: a woman who runs an inn, pub, or rooming house

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“Landlady.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/landlady. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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