English Explanatory Dictionary

leading lady

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A woman who does or can play the lead role in a movie, play or other production; a woman who frequently plays such roles.
  2. The type of conventionally beautiful and approachable woman who is perceived as being capable of playing female lead roles in movies or other productions.

Word forms

leading lady leading ladies

Related words

leading gentleman leading man leading woman
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