landlady

land-la-dy · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A woman who rents out property to tenants.

  2. 2.

    A woman who runs a boarding house, pub, or inn.

Forms

plural: landladies

Related words

Antonyms: lodger, tenant
See also: landlord, property, rent, tenant
Synonyms: hostess, lessor, property owner

Etymology

From Middle English, combining land (property) + lady (woman of authority). Female counterpart of landlord.