English · Family & People
ladies
/ˈleɪdiz/
[/ˈleɪdiz/]
plural of lady
Beginnernoun
Definition
Ladies is the plural of lady, a polite word for adult women.
Example
Two ladies were waiting at the door.
Two ladies were waiting at the door.
Etymology
From Old English 'hlǣfdige'; the 'y' changes to 'ies'.
How & Where It’s Used
A polite word for women.