young lady
Americannoun
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young ladies
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a young, usually unmarried woman of refinement, grace, etc.
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any young woman.
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a girlfriend; sweetheart; fiancée.
noun
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Etymology
Origin of young lady
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425
Example Sentences
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“The same way she was debuting or coming out as a young lady, I was formally coming out as a gay man,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2025
"All I’m saying is that a young lady, a 10-year-old-girl, 9-year-old girl, 15-year-old-girl, doesn’t need 37 dolls," he said, not knowing that high schoolers don't usually play with dolls.
From Salon ● May 7, 2025
I had it made by a young lady named Glittah Gal.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2025
Natasha Sandland, head teacher of Marshside Primary, described Bebe as an "amazing young lady full of giggles and love".
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2025
“This isn’t a railway station. Either you’re in, young lady, or you’re out.”
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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