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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“She was a very smart, beautiful and loving young lady and will be missed by all who crossed her path.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
“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 ● Nov. 10, 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
Natasha Sandland, head teacher of Marshside Primary, described Bebe as an "amazing young lady full of giggles and love".
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2025
“Look here, you sir. You quite understand that the young lady don’t ride to-day, and that I dine at the young lady’s?”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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