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
“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
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
But who this young lady could have been in her fine bonnet and shawl, Tristran could not say, although her eyes flooded with tears at the sight of him.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
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