lad
noun
a boy or youth.
lads
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pluralof lad.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"I don't think it hinders us. Some of the lads were talking about the last World Cup and it was probably one of the most difficult losses of my career to date," Williams added.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
It was early July at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, and the lads were about to test themselves against Brazil for a spot in the quarterfinals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Trainor described the play as "full of heart and humour" and said he hoped it would "make a few lads think".
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
She says the area should "be grateful" for lads like those at the boxing gym who'd chosen to "walk away" and not get involved in crime.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
“He was out cruising the cosmos with Stephen Hawking while the other lads were playing.”
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
