lady

/ˈleɪdi/

noun

  1. 1

    An aristocratic title for a woman; the wife of a lord and/or a woman who holds the position in her own right; a title for a peeress, the wife of a peer or knight, and the daughters and daughters-in-law of certain peers.

    Sir John Smith and Lady Smith.
  2. 2

    A high priestess.

noun

  1. 1

    The mistress of a household.

  2. 2

    A woman of breeding or higher class, a woman of authority.

    "I would like the dining room to be fully set by tonight; would you do so?" "Yes, my lady".
  3. 3

    The feminine of lord.

  4. 4

    A title for someone married to a lord or gentleman.

  5. 5

    A title that can be used instead of the formal terms of marchioness, countess, viscountess or baroness.

  6. 6

    (polite or used by children) A woman: an adult female human.

    Please direct this lady to the soft furnishings department.
  7. 7

    (in the plural) A polite reference or form of address to women.

    Ladies and gentlemen, it is a pleasure to be here today. Follow me, ladies!
  8. 8

    Used to address a female.

    Hey, lady, move your car!
  9. 9

    (ladies' or ladies) Toilets intended for use by women.

  10. 10

    (familiar) A wife or girlfriend; a sweetheart.

  11. 11

    A woman to whom the particular homage of a knight was paid; a woman to whom one is devoted or bound.

  12. 12

    A queen (the playing card).

  13. 13

    (with a professional title) Who is a woman.

    A lady doctor.
  14. 14

    The triturating apparatus in the stomach of a lobster, consisting of calcareous plates; so called from a fancied resemblance to a seated female figure.

  15. 15

    A five-pound note. (Rhyming slang, Lady Godiva for fiver.)

  16. 16

    A woman’s breast.

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