young lady
Americannoun
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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
Etymology
Origin of young lady
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425
Example Sentences
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"We shared one thing…our love & caring for young ladies and the hope they'd reach their full potential."
From BBC
“Are you my son’s wife, then? Lady Constance? You are obviously energetic, and sensibly dressed, too, if a little plainly. No silly froufrous for you, I see! I admire that in a young lady.”
From Literature
Its purpose was to prepare our young ladies for a world we envisioned that they would eventually enter, including a more integrated America.
From Literature
Father said he gave me this book because I am a very opinionated young lady, which I must admit is true.
From Literature
“This young lady was in her bed asleep, along with her three other roommates, and she woke up and there was this person inside her room,” said White.
From Los Angeles Times
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