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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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
"I know there's lots of old ladies that probably don't see anybody from one week to another," said great-grandmother Gladys, who was born in 1916 in the middle of World War One.
From BBC ● Dec. 25, 2024
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
I responded with, “I’ve been living with old ladies for so long that I have almost enough to buy an entire house.”
From Slate ● Feb. 28, 2024
“Why are you hiding weird old ladies out in the forest?”
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
