Synonyms of ladies

ladies

noun

plural of lady

1

as in women

an adult female human being

"ladies and gentlemen, please observe closely," said the magician

Synonyms & Similar Words

• women
• females
• madams
• girls
• madames
• gentlewomen
• gals
• dames
• maidens
• lasses
• beauties
• belles
• damsels
• maids
• lassies
• dolls
• senoras
• senoritas
• ingenues
• misses
• babes
• mademoiselles

2

as in wives

a female partner in a marriage

in public the husband was frequently seen holding hands with his lady

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wives
• women
• madams
• Mesdames
• helpmates
• spouses
• wifeys
• partners
• brides
• helpmeets
• old ladies
• missuses
• matrons
• housewives
• dowagers
• widows
• soul mates
• significant others
• housekeepers
• homemakers
• companions
• consorts
• mates
• better halves
• stay-at-homes
• hausfraus

3

as in duchesses

a woman of high birth or social position

the ladies of the royal court were all dressed extravagantly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• duchesses
• matrons
• countesses
• gentlewomen
• queens
• dames
• noblewomen
• peeresses
• princesses
• madams
• mistresses
• baronesses
• dowagers
• miladies
• marquises
• matriarchs
• marchionesses
• ladyships
• viscountesses
• marchese

4

as in girlfriends

a female romantic companion

when do we get to meet your new lady?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• women
• girlfriends
• girls
• gals
• lovers
• mistresses
• gills
• old ladies
• ladyloves
• inamoratas
• sweethearts
• sweets
• valentines
• favorites
• dears
• molls
• flames
• significant others
• darlings
• loves
• beloveds
• honeys

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ladies

Still, there’s no panic from the ladies in seafoam even after watching two stars hobbled in a matter of days as the regular season ended. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026

The store operates with the help of several neighborhood ladies who volunteer their time. — Debbie Elliott, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026

For the ladies, Ron's crew provides cherries that are dangled over their faces. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Prevailing xenophobic notions of the time would have insisted on Bridget’s culpability, particularly when Irish women were seen as more likely to be able to swing an ax than leisurely ladies like Lizzie. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

After a riveting night of dance from the male contestants, the ladies took to ballroom floor by storm. — Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

The kickoff continues Wednesday night with premiere night two, when the ladies will take the stage with their professional partners. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026

There are ladies in opera coats and tiaras, as well as the likes of Michelle Obama—in a sculptural Diotima gown—and Tom Ford designer Haider Ackermann, wearing a tee from the merch stand. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2026

Bro-country, the prevailing country trend of the 2010s, was defined by songs that were interchangeable, using the familiar signifiers of trucks, tailgates, and ladies in jean shorts, usually set to the same midtempo beat. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026