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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“People are ignoring the fact that this young lady is dead,” he said.
From Salon • Feb. 21, 2026
Yeah, I wanted to use girls because these albums have such a voice of standing up for yourself as a young lady.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 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
He was Holly’s first and only boyfriend and it was no surprise he would fall for a girl like Holly, she was a caring and thoughtful young lady.
From BBC • Nov. 1, 2024
“What the young lady needs is a view camera.”
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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