ladies-in-waiting

Definition of ladies-in-waitingnext
plural of lady-in-waiting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ladies-in-waiting
Noun
  • Providing relief and contrast are the sisters, daughters, mothers, wives, mistresses, and nursemaids, all of whom also have views on ideal social order.
    Adam Begley, The Atlantic, 1 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Three Cofán—an older man and his two young attendants—were waiting for us on the bank.
    Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
  • On the car’s main level, there is a spacious bar and lounge area, where attendants can mix cocktails or pour wine, as well as an open viewing platform on the back of the car, ensuring travelers are fully immersed in the journey’s landscapes.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Ski instructors, servers, housekeepers, and seasonal staff often commute long distances—or leave entirely.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
  • King also said in recent years the hospital doubled the number of housekeepers per shift in its emergency department, and also increased the number of its emergency department transporters by 2%.
    Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Ladies-in-waiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ladies-in-waiting. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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