ladies

British

noun

informal (functioning as singular) a women's public lavatory

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Example Sentences

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“And no screaming ladies either,” the angel said.

From Literature

“We’re in a tough spot, ladies and gentlemen, and I can’t identify a lot of good options, even as ships carrying Marines are heading for the Gulf,” he said.

From Barron's

She had plans for a ladies’ night out but that changed when her friend had to attend to a last-minute emergency.

From Los Angeles Times

On The WhatsApp Shakspeare, she warns listeners of a "wolf in sheep's clothes, but in this case denim", whose poetic voice notes win her heart, until she discovers she's "one of seven other leading ladies".

From BBC

“We’re in a tough spot, ladies and gentlemen, and I can’t identify a lot of good options, even as the ships carrying the Marines are heading for the Gulf,” he added.

From Barron's

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