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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Nine minutes later, as a man in a Premier League top unsuccessfully attempted to charm a young lady a few feet away at the bar, Iran levelled, puncturing the mood at one particular table.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 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
“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
There was, he noticed, something remarkable about the young lady.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
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