B1[ C ]
a polite or old-fashioned way of referring to or talking to a woman:
There's a young lady here to see you.
Mind your language - there are ladies present!
Say "thank you" to the lady, children.
old-fashioned Is the lady of the house (= the most important or only woman who lives in the house) at home?
[ C ]
a woman who behaves in a way that is traditionally considered to be suitable for a woman:
Of course I remember Mrs Connor - she was a real lady.
[ C ]
sometimes used before the name of a job done by a woman:
a lady doctor
[ as form of address ]
used to talk to a woman in a way that is not polite and is considered offensive by many women:
Hey, lady, what's the rush?