Ladies' Day

American  

noun

(often lowercase)

1. a special day set aside, either occasionally or regularly, on which women are encouraged to attend or participate in a certain activity at a reduced fee or at no cost.

   Friday was Ladies' Day at the ball park.

2. a special day on which women are invited or allowed to attend a club meeting or other activity usually restricted to males.

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Etymology

Origin of Ladies' Day

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90

Example Sentences

Every day can be Ladies’ Day in America, just as every day can—and should—be Ladies’ Day at the Supreme Court.

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2020

Every Ladies' Day thereafter, he was available to bash dowagers' drives for five cents.

From Golf Digest • Sep. 25, 2016

When it comes to women attending Ladies' Day events, many have made headlines for more than just their outfits.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2016

Racegoers on the crowded lawn all in search of winners on Ladies' Day at the Cheltenham Festival.

From The Guardian • Mar. 13, 2013

None of our magazine editors or the Ladies' Day staff members sat anywhere near me, and Betsy seemed sweet and friendly, she didn't even seem to like caviar, so I grew more and more confident.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath