ladies
Translation
ladies, women
Examples
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the show.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the show.
The ladies' room is on the right.
The ladies' room is on the right.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) a polite term for women The ladies are waiting in the other room.
Similar Words
Synonyms: women, females; Antonyms: gentlemen, men
Etymology
Plural of 'lady', from Old English 'hlǣfdige', meaning 'bread-kneader'.
Memory Tips
Often used in the formal address 'Ladies and gentlemen'.