Lady
Noun
UK
/ˈleɪ.di/
US
/ˈleɪ.di/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
A polite or respectful word for a woman.
Example
"A lady opened the door for us."
"The old lady walked slowly across the street with her shopping bags"
"The ladies at the meeting shared ideas and worked together to plan the event."
Explanation
A lady means a woman, usually said in a polite or respectful way. For example, a kind lady helped me find the bus stop. It can also be used to describe someone with good manners, like she behaves like a lady. The word “ladies” is often used for groups of women, such as “Ladies, please take your seats”.