Lady
noun
A polite or formal way to refer to a woman.
The lady in the red dress looks stunning.
Often appears as...
- lady in red
- lady of the house
noun
A title for someone married to a lord or for a woman of high social rank.
Lady Mary is hosting a tea party this afternoon.
Often appears as...
- lady mary
- lady of the manor
noun
Informal way to address a woman.
Excuse me, lady, you dropped this purse.
Often appears as...
- excuse me
- lady
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A way to refer to one's girlfriend or romantic partner.
My lady and I are celebrating our two year anniversary at the park.
Often appears as...
- my lady
- the lady in my life
Usage tips
Informal
noun
A very polite or refined woman.
She is such a lady, always gracious and kind.
Often appears as...
- act like a lady
- she's a lady
noun
Female bosses or superiors are sometimes referred to as 'the lady'.
The lady at the office was very strict.
Often appears as...
- the lady at the office
- the lady has spoken
noun
A polite or formal way to refer to a woman.
The lady in the red dress looks stunning.
Often appears as...
- lady in red
- lady of the house
noun
A title for someone married to a lord or for a woman of high social rank.
Lady Mary is hosting a tea party this afternoon.
Often appears as...
- lady mary
- lady of the manor
noun
Informal way to address a woman.
Excuse me, lady, you dropped this purse.
Often appears as...
- excuse me
- lady
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A way to refer to one's girlfriend or romantic partner.
My lady and I are celebrating our two year anniversary at the park.
Often appears as...
- my lady
- the lady in my life
Usage tips
Informal
noun
A very polite or refined woman.
She is such a lady, always gracious and kind.
Often appears as...
- act like a lady
- she's a lady
noun
Female bosses or superiors are sometimes referred to as 'the lady'.
The lady at the office was very strict.
Often appears as...
- the lady at the office
- the lady has spoken
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Implicit Respect
Using 'lady' suggests respect, and is more polite than just 'woman'.
Would the lady like a drink?
Pro Tip 2/2Formal Setting
Use 'lady' to sound more formal, especially in professional or formal social settings.
Let's welcome the new lady joining our team.
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TED2016 in review PIPE...
I would put commas between our aim and then the copy editor woman to take know it has to be semicolons and then the design lady would say no it's gotta be slashes because that looks so much better and then we went through a party and that doctor little the science and personality guy would come over and we'd say there's about to be a party and he'd say no I'm an introvert I'm an introvert
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Crayfish Hunting in...
meaty, sweet, and super firm. Incredible. I'm definitely going to use it to my feast at the end of the week. I'd love you to come and join us. I would love to. You know what goes really well with this? A bit of wallaby. I think you need a bit of game in there, a bit of meat. I know a lady that might be able to help you out. Serious? Yeah.
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Larry Smith: Why you...
you'll feel like you're an idiot, so then you make excuses about why you're not going to look for your passion. They are excuses, ladies and gentlemen. We're going to go through a whole long list -- your creativity in thinking of excuses not to do what you really need to do if you want to have a great career.
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Are China and the US...
old women telling me the stories of when they were five years old and literally ripped away from their parents, like this lady here. It was extraordinary for me to then be able to embrace and to kiss Aboriginal elders as they came into the parliament building, and one woman said to me,
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What does my headscarf...
because opening up your world will make you realize that you have access to doors that they didn't even know existed and you didn't even know they didn't have. Ladies and gentlemen, there is a problem in our community with lack of opportunity, especially due to unconscious bias.
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The Sea Turtles of...
Bye. What a fantastic species and lady but that's all we've got time for this week and join me again when I'll be speaking to another wildlife enthusiast from somewhere around the world and if you have a special place, whether you're a scientist, a wildlife filmmaker,
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Beautiful Butterfly...
what he found there helped to reveal how butterflies can benefit from climate change in summer the painted lady is one of britain's commonest butterflies but in winter it disappears
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Why do we have museums?...
theater, and freak show that was known for its eclectic residents, such as bears, elephants, acrobats, giants, Siamese twins, a Fiji mermaid, and a bearded lady,
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Sir David Attenborough...
the wild because they've lived partly in our world as well as theirs they can give us an insight into what we have in common this old lady loves diy
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Attenborough: Amazing...
Because they've lived partly in our world as well as theirs, they can give us an insight into what we have in common. This old lady loves DIY.
Video examples
TED2016 in review PIPE...
I would put commas between our aim and then the copy editor woman to take know it has to be semicolons and then the design lady would say no it's gotta be slashes because that looks so much better and then we went through a party and that doctor little the science and personality guy would come over and we'd say there's about to be a party and he'd say no I'm an introvert I'm an introvert
Video examples
Crayfish Hunting in...
meaty, sweet, and super firm. Incredible. I'm definitely going to use it to my feast at the end of the week. I'd love you to come and join us. I would love to. You know what goes really well with this? A bit of wallaby. I think you need a bit of game in there, a bit of meat. I know a lady that might be able to help you out. Serious? Yeah.
Video examples
Larry Smith: Why you...
you'll feel like you're an idiot, so then you make excuses about why you're not going to look for your passion. They are excuses, ladies and gentlemen. We're going to go through a whole long list -- your creativity in thinking of excuses not to do what you really need to do if you want to have a great career.
Video examples
Are China and the US...
old women telling me the stories of when they were five years old and literally ripped away from their parents, like this lady here. It was extraordinary for me to then be able to embrace and to kiss Aboriginal elders as they came into the parliament building, and one woman said to me,
Video examples
What does my headscarf...
because opening up your world will make you realize that you have access to doors that they didn't even know existed and you didn't even know they didn't have. Ladies and gentlemen, there is a problem in our community with lack of opportunity, especially due to unconscious bias.
Video examples
The Sea Turtles of...
Bye. What a fantastic species and lady but that's all we've got time for this week and join me again when I'll be speaking to another wildlife enthusiast from somewhere around the world and if you have a special place, whether you're a scientist, a wildlife filmmaker,
Video examples
Beautiful Butterfly...
what he found there helped to reveal how butterflies can benefit from climate change in summer the painted lady is one of britain's commonest butterflies but in winter it disappears
Video examples
Why do we have museums?...
theater, and freak show that was known for its eclectic residents, such as bears, elephants, acrobats, giants, Siamese twins, a Fiji mermaid, and a bearded lady,
Video examples
Sir David Attenborough...
the wild because they've lived partly in our world as well as theirs they can give us an insight into what we have in common this old lady loves diy
Video examples
Attenborough: Amazing...
Because they've lived partly in our world as well as theirs, they can give us an insight into what we have in common. This old lady loves DIY.
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Quote examples
Josh Peck
American Actor
Not getting girls is the story of my life. I have always had a bit of a tough time with the ladies. I don't know whether it's that I don't have game or just don't feel comfortable in my own skin, but females pick up on that.
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Michael Ball
English Actor
I had no idea what I was going to do with my life. But then a lady at the youth theatre asked me if I'd ever thought of going to drama school.
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Parineeti Chopra
Indian Actress
Good films and good performances will help you go further in your career. You can't get too far by just choosing leading lady roles.
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Walter Annenberg
American Businessman
In the world today, a young lady who does not have a college education just is not educated.
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Mr. T
American Actor
If every man loves his mother, he's going to treat the ladies right, with love and respect.
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Patricia Clarkson
American Actress
I think it kind of took being a character actor to kind of now enter into leading ladies.
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Sharon Needles
American Entertainer
I've always toyed around with creating over-the-top lady characters in my head.
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Darryl Glenn
American Politician
Ladies and gentlemen, there is evil in this world.
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Raf Simons
Belgian Designer
My mother was a cleaning lady all her life.
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Mase
American Musician
I want the ladies to respect themselves.
Quote examples
Josh Peck
American Actor
Not getting girls is the story of my life. I have always had a bit of a tough time with the ladies. I don't know whether it's that I don't have game or just don't feel comfortable in my own skin, but females pick up on that.
Quote examples
Michael Ball
English Actor
I had no idea what I was going to do with my life. But then a lady at the youth theatre asked me if I'd ever thought of going to drama school.
Quote examples
Parineeti Chopra
Indian Actress
Good films and good performances will help you go further in your career. You can't get too far by just choosing leading lady roles.
Quote examples
Walter Annenberg
American Businessman
In the world today, a young lady who does not have a college education just is not educated.
Quote examples
Mr. T
American Actor
If every man loves his mother, he's going to treat the ladies right, with love and respect.
Quote examples
Patricia Clarkson
American Actress
I think it kind of took being a character actor to kind of now enter into leading ladies.
Quote examples
Sharon Needles
American Entertainer
I've always toyed around with creating over-the-top lady characters in my head.
Quote examples
Darryl Glenn
American Politician
Ladies and gentlemen, there is evil in this world.
Quote examples
Raf Simons
Belgian Designer
My mother was a cleaning lady all her life.
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Mase
American Musician
I want the ladies to respect themselves.
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