lady — a woman, especially one of refined or upper-class manners
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a woman, especially one of refined or upper-class manners
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈleɪdi/
Example Sentences
- The lady at the coffee shop always remembers my order and calls me 'honey'.
- My grandmother taught me to always be a gentleman and treat every lady with respect.
- The lunch lady served me extra fries with a wink and said it's our little secret.
lady
NOUN[/ˈleɪdi/]
a woman, especially one of refined or upper-class manners
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English hlæfdige, a compound of hlaf (loaf of bread) and dige (kneader or one who kneads). Originally meaning 'a woman who makes bread' or 'mistress of the loaf', it evolved during the medieval period to denote a woman of high social status responsible for managing a household.
Breakdown
hlaf (loaf) + dige (kneader, from the verb to knead). The compound originally reflected the woman's role as bread-maker in the household before its meaning elevated to denote a woman of rank or authority.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The lady at the coffee shop always remembers my order and calls me 'honey'.”
“My grandmother taught me to always be a gentleman and treat every lady with respect.”
“The lunch lady served me extra fries with a wink and said it's our little secret.”
“She's a lady who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to ask for it.”
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