ladies

/ˈleɪdiz/

IPA: /L EY1 D IY0 Z/

noun

1
An aristocratic title for a woman; the wife of a lord and/or a woman who holds the position in her own right; a title for a peeress, the wife of a peer or knight, and the daughters and daughters-in-law of certain peers.
“Sir John Smith and Lady Smith.”
2
A high priestess.

noun

1
A ladies' room: a lavatory intended for use by women.
“Pardon me, I need to visit the ladies.”

adjective

noun

1
The mistress of a household.
2
A woman of breeding or higher class, a woman of authority.
“"I would like the dining room to be fully set by tonight; would you do so?" "Yes, my lady".”
3
The feminine of lord.
4
A title for someone married to a lord or gentleman.
5
A title that can be used instead of the formal terms of marchioness, countess, viscountess or baroness.
6
(polite or used by children) A woman: an adult female human.
“Please direct this lady to the soft furnishings department.”
7
(in the plural) A polite reference or form of address to women.
“Ladies and gentlemen, it is a pleasure to be here today. Follow me, ladies!”
8
Used to address a female.
“Hey, lady, move your car!”
9
(ladies' or ladies) Toilets intended for use by women.
10
(familiar) A wife or girlfriend; a sweetheart.
11
A woman to whom the particular homage of a knight was paid; a woman to whom one is devoted or bound.
12
A queen (the playing card).
13
(with a professional title) Who is a woman.
“A lady doctor.”
14
The triturating apparatus in the stomach of a lobster, consisting of calcareous plates; so called from a fancied resemblance to a seated female figure.
15
A five-pound note. (Rhyming slang, Lady Godiva for fiver.)
16
A woman’s breast.

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