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old lady

noun

Definition of old lady

as in mom

a female human parent the story is that my old lady wanted to name me "Cecil," but the old man prevailed

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as in wife

the female partner in a marriage he jokingly commented that he'd love to buy a sports car, but his old lady would throw a fit

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as in girlfriend

a female romantic companion if he ever tried stepping out on her, his old lady would fill him with buckshot

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The family — Wilber’s mom, two older brothers and younger sister — had since grown accustomed to regular appointments with ICE as part of their application.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
His mom, Elsa, once played on the Miami Hurricanes women’s tennis team, according to USA Today.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

Definition of mom

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The differing inlay materials — such as mother of pearl, malachite and onyx — have been given different mystical meanings by social media users (helping with the wearer’s career, love life, friendships or finances, for example).

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
The book contains Ahn’s mother’s recipes and conversations between the mother and daughter.

— Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

Definition of mother

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When not working, Carson enjoys playing chess, traveling, and cheering on the men's and women's basketball teams at his alma mater, the University of Connecticut.

— The Washington Examiner, The Washington Examiner, 12 July 2026
The Five Star Weekend (Peacock) Jennifer Garner’s new series, The Five Star Weekend, based on the novel by Elin Hilderbrand, is about a woman who invites friends from her past to visit her luxury Nantucket estate for a weekend of girl stuff.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026

Definition of woman

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A little girl was in her pajamas along with another woman, and authorities were trying to keep the girl inside crime scene tape that had been set up, Humiston said.

— Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 13 July 2026
Then comes another character, Bernard, also young and who, while bathing one day, swims into a girl called Huguette.

— André Aciman, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026

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