dames
word · lemma: dame
/ˈdeɪmz/
daymz
/dˈeɪmz/
daymz
Definition
'Dames' is the plural of 'dame.' In English, 'dame' can mean an older or respected woman or, informally, any woman; 'dames' can also refer to the game 'checkers' in British English.
Usage & Nuances
'Dames' can sound old-fashioned or humorous when referring to women, and is more common in historical or joking contexts. In UK English, 'dames' is also used for the board game 'checkers.' Avoid using 'dames' to refer to women in formal contexts.
Spanish: damasPortuguese (BR): damasPortuguese (PT): damasChinese (Simplified): 女士们 - 西洋跳棋Chinese (Traditional): 女士們 - 西洋跳棋Hindi: महिलाएँArabic: سيداتBengali: মহিলারা - ডেম (বৃদ্ধাঙ্গুলি বোর্ডগেম)Russian: дамы - шашки (игра)Japanese: 貴婦人たち - ダム（チェッカー）Vietnamese: quý bà - cờ dam (trò chơi cờ caro kiểu Anh)Korean: 여성들 - 체커(게임)Turkish: hanımefendiler - dama (oyun)Urdu: خواتین - ڈیم (بورڈ گیم)Indonesian: quý bà - cờ dam (trò chơi cờ tỷ phú kiểu Anh)
Example Sentences
The dames in the story were kind and wise.
basic
We played dames after dinner.
basic
The theater was full of elegant dames.
basic
Those old-time dames really knew how to throw a party.
natural
You fancy a game of dames tonight?
natural
The boss said, "Let the dames handle it."
natural