young lady
The term "young lady" is often used to describe a young female with an emphasis on politeness and respect, commonly found in both formal and informal contexts.
🇺🇸 US Voice:
🇬🇧 UK Voice:
Definition
B1General
(common)A girl or woman in her teenage years or early twenties.
Example
- The young lady at the counter was very helpful.
B2Formal
(polite, respectful)A polite term used to refer to a female child or adolescent.
Example
- Excuse me, young lady, could you please assist me?
B1Endearment
(affectionate)A term used to address a girl or young woman with affection or respect.
Example
- Don't worry, young lady, everything will be fine.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "young lady":
little ladylady friendblack ladywhite ladyold ladylittle womanlady of leisureleading ladylittle girllady's manlady of the nightlady of light virtuesweet young thingold girlyoung manladies and gentlemenmodern girlladies' loungenaked ladylady gardenlady's sealold womanlady crabwoman child