lady

US /ˈleɪ.di/

UK /ˈleɪ.di/

1.

a woman, especially a polite or well-mannered one

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The young lady offered her seat to the elderly man.

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She always conducts herself like a true lady.

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woman female gentlewoman madam dame

2.

a polite form of address for a woman

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Excuse me, lady, you dropped your scarf.

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Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.

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madam ma'am

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