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ladies

The correct spelling is ladies.

How to pronounce ladies

/ˈleɪdiz/
noun

IPA: /ˈleɪdiz/

Say it like: Lad-ees

The correct spelling is ladies. 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 daught… For example: "Sir John Smith and Lady Smith."

Usage Examples

Sir John Smith and Lady Smith.

Pardon me, I need to visit the ladies.

"I would like the dining room to be fully set by tonight; would you do so?" "Yes, my lady".

Meanings

noun

  1. 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.
  2. 2.A high priestess.
  3. 3.A ladies' room: a lavatory intended for use by women.
  4. 4.The mistress of a household.
  5. 5.A woman of breeding or higher class, a woman of authority.

adjective

  1. 1.Intended for use by women.

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