ladies

la-dies · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of lady; women, especially when addressed or referred to politely.

  2. 2.

    A women's public toilet.

  3. 3.

    Women of high social standing or refinement.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    ladies and gentlemen — A polite form of address to an audience.
  • •
    the ladies — Women's restroom.
  • •
    ladies' night — An event with special offers for women.
  • •
    ladies first — The custom of allowing women to go before men.

Related words

Antonyms: gentlemen, men
See also: gentlemen, lady, women
Synonyms: females, women

Etymology

From Old English hlæfdige ("mistress of the household"), from hlaf ("loaf") + dige ("kneader"). The plural is formed with -ies.