noun
- a woman, especially one who is refined, polite, or of high social position
- a polite way to refer to any woman
- a woman of noble rank or the wife of a lord
Usage: formal; British
Examples
- The lady at the front desk was very helpful.
- She always behaves like a proper lady.
- Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the show.
- The young lady asked for directions.
- Lady Catherine was known for her charity work.
- A lady never tells her age.
- The cleaning lady comes on Tuesdays.