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
“The same way she was debuting or coming out as a young lady, I was formally coming out as a gay man,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 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
"I don't want to embarrass this young lady," he told the audience.
From BBC • Nov. 8, 2024
But here even Victoria was surprised, for her father agreed with her mother, saying that working in the bar at the Seventh Magpie was something that a well-brought-up young lady would not do.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
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