English Explanatory Dictionary

ladies

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. plural of lady
  2. genitive of lady
  3. An initial hand consisting of a pair of queens.
noun
  1. A ladies' room: a lavatory intended for use by women.
noun
  1. plural of Lady
  2. Clipping of ladies' team, used in club names, as in [Club Name] Ladies.

Pronunciation

/ˈleɪ.diz/ en-us-ladies.ogg

Word forms

ladies

Etymology

As a lavatory for women, via misspelling of ladies'. Compare gents.

Synonyms

bathroom Women

Related words

madams mesdames

Derived words

ladies and gentlemen ladieswear
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