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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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
“The young lady is incredibly brave to come forward to report,” said Deputy Dist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 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
"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
They be all very well for comers and trippers, an’ the like, but not for a nice young lady like you.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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