Lords
noun
short for House of Lords
Lords
1 British
/ lɔːdz /
noun
Lord's
2
British
/ lɔːdz /
noun
Example Sentences
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Hereditary peers in the House of Lords have left their red leather benches for the final time.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
The government says they will be appointed to ensure the Lords "can continue to function effectively, and the experience of some departing hereditary peers is not lost".
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
In December, a House of Lords report found that young people would be hardest hit by the failure of successive governments to adapt to challenges posed by an ageing population.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Others argue it is the job of the Lords to find problems with legislation – and try to solve them.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Lords and councillors met in secret in the king’s state rooms until late at night and argued openly in the great hall.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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