lady
Translation
lady, woman
Examples
A lady is waiting for you.
A lady is waiting for you.
She is a true lady.
She is a true lady.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) lady. A lady is waiting for you.
Similar Words
Synonyms: woman, gentlewoman; Antonyms: gentleman
Etymology
From Old English 'hlǣfdige', meaning 'bread-kneader', which referred to the mistress of a household.
Memory Tips
Think of the formal address 'Ladies and Gentlemen' to remember it's a polite term for a woman.