Our Lady
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Our Lady
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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During recent masses, the most devout attended the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the baroque Metropolitan Cathedral wearing green national jerseys.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
Now named South Wye Foodshare, the charity has found a new space at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs on the Belmont Road and teamed up with the cathedral for help.
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
More than 500 performances of 70 different operas at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and occasional neighboring venues, such as the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
Monday's itinerary includes a visit to the Great Mosque of Algiers -- with the world's highest minaret -- and the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa, overlooking the Bay of Algiers.
From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 2026
There was Our Lady talking with her eyes, saying things I could not make out.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
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