ladies

noun

Definition of ladiesnext
plural of lady
1
as in women
an adult female human being "ladies and gentlemen, please observe closely," said the magician

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2
as in wives
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 duchesses
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 girlfriends
a female romantic companion when do we get to meet your new lady?

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Recent Examples of ladies Rotten sat alone on an old, overstuffed couch and grumbled to himself while Sidney entertained the four ladies. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026 The three ladies coordinated in dark-wash jeans, with Brinkley opting for a white off-the-shoulder top. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026 And there’s a whole generation of girlies like me who’ve followed these ladies through our adolescence into adulthood. — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026 The two ladies were also reportedly on the same page regarding former Prince Andrew’s latest scandals and the decisions Charles made in response. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Sep. 2026 Congratulations to Carlos Alcaraz on advancing and for giving the ladies in the crowd some excitement. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026 On Thursday, The View also announced other high-profile guests who will appear throughout September, with many notable figures from entertainment, politics, and culture joining the ladies at the table in the weeks ahead. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026 Roan and Rodrigo have been friends for many years, with both ladies frequently collaborating with producer Dan Nigro. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 31 Aug. 2026 Recent documentaries have also honored ’80s ladies, including 2023’s Love to Love You, Donna Summer and 2022’s I Wanna Dance with Somebody (an examination of Whitney Houston’s legacy). — Lisa Whittington-Hill, Longreads, 27 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ladies
  1. women
  2. wives
  3. matrons
  4. girlfriends
  5. females
  6. queens
  7. girls
  8. dames
Noun
  • Men currently play best-of-five sets throughout the singles competition at all four Grand Slams, while women play best-of-three.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • In past seasons, Joe’s immaturity was directed towards women; this time, it’s channeled into his relationship with Nathan, who acts even more immaturely.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of women
Noun
  • Find a window to suck down margaritas with your wives when there's a break in the action.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Since wives were supposed to obey their husbands, men might be justified in physically disciplining them.
    — Gloria Steinem, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of wives
Noun
  • There was also a shift toward elaborate descriptions of what society matrons wore to events, and again, women were believed to be more able to provide these verbal illustrations.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026
Definition of matrons
Noun
  • Chanen is among a new generation of wives and girlfriends of pro athletes, aka WAGs, who have proudly reclaimed the once-demeaning term.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
  • At first, everyone was having a great time, and my girlfriends couldn’t stop talking about how cool my new friend was and how much everyone was enjoying hanging out with her.
    — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of girlfriends
Noun
  • Supplement blends promoted for bone health or for older females can include calcium with several other ingredients.
    — Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Between the end of summer and the start of fall, usually from the end of August to October, male tarantulas in North America go out in search of eight-legged females to get ready to have babies, according to the National Park Service.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of females
Noun
  • Middle Eastern and North African Queen Names The Middle East and North Africa boast a rich history of powerful queens spanning ancient Egypt to modern-day monarchies.
    — Liz Regalia, Parents, 9 Sep. 2026
  • There are mixed opinions as to whether this method works, and timing is important since the decoy must be in place while queens are searching for nesting sites.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of queens
Noun
  • Heavy curtain up; the moaning of sentimental strings; lights rising on some wedges and rectangles of scenery, guys and girls, the guys practically naked save for bits and pieces of neo-Greek get-up.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Kirk often receives messages from girls who have made videos about her or attend matches with her name on their shirts.
    — Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of girls
Noun
  • The ultra-wealthy city-state of Monaco on the French Riviera is no stranger to luxury hotels—fellow grand dames Hôtel de Paris and Hermitage sit at the heart of the action around Casino Square—each vying to outdo the other with fancy arrivals and impeccably discreet service.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
  • Perhaps unknowingly, the star was partaking in a fashion tradition set by the dames of Cortina long ago.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Definition of dames

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“Ladies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ladies. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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