lady of leisure
The term "lady of leisure" describes a woman who has the financial means to enjoy a life without the necessity of employment.
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Definition
B2General
(common)A woman who does not need to work and has plenty of free time.
Example
- After inheriting a fortune, she became a lady of leisure and spent her days traveling the world.
B2Ironic
(informal, ironic)A woman who is unemployed or retired.
Example
- Since losing her job, she's been jokingly calling herself a lady of leisure.
Similar
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