little woman
The phrase 'little woman' can be a term of endearment, an informal reference to a wife, or the title of a classic novel by Louisa May Alcott.
Definition
B2Everyday Conversation
(informal, affectionate)A term of endearment used to refer to a young girl or a small woman.
Example
- She looked up at him with the innocence of a little woman.
B2Domestic Life
(informal, humorous, sometimes offensive)A phrase sometimes used to refer to a wife or female partner in an affectionate or informal manner.
Example
- He jokingly referred to his spouse as his little woman.
C1Literature
(historical)The title of a classic novel by Louisa May Alcott, which refers to the four March sisters growing up during the American Civil War.
Example
- Little Women is a beloved story that has been adapted into several films and plays.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "little woman":
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