English · Family & People
lady
/ˈleɪdi/
[/ˈleɪdi/]
a polite word for a woman
Beginnernoun
Definition
A lady is an adult woman, especially one who is polite and well-mannered.
Example
A kind lady showed us the way.
A kind lady showed us the way.
Etymology
From Old English 'hlǣfdige' meaning 'loaf-kneader'.
How & Where It’s Used
A polite word for a woman.