landlady
word
Definition
A woman who rents out property or rooms to tenants. Also historically used for a woman who runs an inn or boarding house.
Usage & Nuances
The male equivalent is 'landlord'. In modern usage, 'landlord' is often used as gender-neutral, but 'landlady' is still common in British English. Common collocations: my landlady, the landlady of the pub. The word can carry a slightly old-fashioned or British feel.
Example Sentences
We pay rent directly to the landlady every month.
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Our landlady is great — she fixed the heater the same day we reported it.
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The landlady of the pub had been running the place for over thirty years.
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I got lucky with my landlady — she doesn't care about pets, which is rare in this city.
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My landlady lives on the first floor of the building.
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The landlady asked us to keep the noise down after 10 PM.
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