1. a woman, especially one who is refined, polite, or of high social position
2. a polite way to refer to any woman
3. 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.