young lady

noun

1. a young, usually unmarried woman of refinement, grace, etc.

2. any young woman.

3. a girlfriend; sweetheart; fiancée.

young lady

noun

1. a girlfriend; sweetheart

Word History and Origins

Origin of young lady¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425

Example Sentences

“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.”

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Its purpose was to prepare our young ladies for a world we envisioned that they would eventually enter, including a more integrated America.

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Father said he gave me this book because I am a very opinionated young lady, which I must admit is true.

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“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.

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He released a statement saying he had had a "moral failure" with a "young lady".

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