ladies
word · lemma: lady
/ˈɫeɪdiz/
LAY-diz
/lˈeɪdɪz/
LAY-diz
Definition
Plural of 'lady': women, especially used politely or formally. It can mean a group of women or refer to the women's restroom.
Usage & Nuances
'Ladies' is more formal than 'women' and is used politely, like 'Ladies and gentlemen...' Often appears on restroom doors ('Ladies' for women's restroom). Sometimes seen as old-fashioned; use 'women' in most modern contexts except when being respectful or formal.
Spanish: damas - señoras - mujeres (formal)Portuguese (BR): senhoras - damasPortuguese (PT): senhoras - damasChinese (Simplified): 女士们Chinese (Traditional): 女士們Hindi: महिलाएँArabic: سيداتBengali: ভদ্রমহিলা - মহিলা (শৌচালয়)Russian: дамы - женщины (дверь туалета)Japanese: レディーたち - 女性用（トイレ）Vietnamese: quý cô - phòng vệ sinh nữKorean: 숙녀들 - 여성 화장실Turkish: hanımefendiler - bayanlar tuvaletiUrdu: خواتینIndonesian: para wanita - toilet wanita
Example Sentences
The ladies are sitting at the table.
basic
That door says 'Ladies' — it's the women's restroom.
basic
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.
basic
All the ladies at work are planning a lunch together.
natural
Would the ladies like some tea or coffee?
natural
I saw the ladies laughing together at the party last night.
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