second lady
Americannoun
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second ladies
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Often Second Lady the wife of the U.S. vice president, or the wife of a current state or local official ranking immediately below the governor or mayor.
Pennsylvania's Second Lady.
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Often Second Lady the wife of the second-ranking government official of any country.
the second lady of Ghana.
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Etymology
Origin of second lady
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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It was the first time in more than 150 years that a sitting second lady has had a child while her husband was in office.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
In the immediate aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s death, his widow, Erika Kirk, told the second lady that she regretted not having more children, Vance recalled in his book.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Last month, Megan McCain hosted Usha Vance for what should have been the softest of softball interviews, focused on what life as second lady is like.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2025
The political views of America’s second lady are something of a well-kept mystery.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2025
“And I’m her sister, Mary Lou,” the second lady said, hardly speaking any louder.
From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
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