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
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Etymology
Origin of young lady
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425
Example Sentences
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"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
Speaking outside court after Wellings was convicted on Monday, Angela Dawes said she hoped "no other young lady or child" would have to go through what happened to her daughter.
From BBC • Jan. 16, 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
There was, he noticed, something remarkable about the young lady.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
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