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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“The young lady is incredibly brave to come forward to report,” said Deputy Dist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2026
“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
Ms Trussler said Holly was a "caring and thoughtful young lady" and the family had been robbed of the chance to see her grow into a "beautiful woman".
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2024
“Mrs. Gilbert does not mean to dance, but there is a young lady disengaged whom I should be very glad to see dancing—Miss Smith.”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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