old lady
noun
a mother, usually one's own.
old ladies
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pluralof old lady.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“I did, and two old ladies started screaming at me,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
We’re protective of what the world sees Cuba as, whether it’s the old ladies smoking cigars, or the American cause.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Her plus-size subjects were joyous drag queens, women, sailors and old ladies all having a good time on nights out, in Plymouth shopping, playing cards or bingo.
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2026
When Julia Louis-Dreyfus hit her 60s, she was struck by a realization: She wanted to hear from the old ladies.
From New York Times ● Mar. 30, 2024
“Bunch of old ladies turning my only son into some kind of a—” He had stopped on the word, but Jesse had gotten the message.
From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson
