noun
- plural of belle; beautiful or charming young women
Usage: somewhat dated
Examples
- The southern belles wore elegant gowns to the cotillion.
- She was considered one of the belles of the ball.
- The novel featured several belles from prominent families.
- Local belles competed in the beauty pageant.
- The belles of the town gathered for afternoon tea.
- He courted the most admired belles in society.