Also found in: Thesaurus, Medical, Acronyms, Idioms, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia. A woman of high social standing or refinement, especially when viewed as dignified or well-mannered. A woman who is the head of a household: Is the lady of the house at home? A woman, especially when spoken of or to in a polite ladies valentine gifts: Ladies, may I show you to your table?

Used as a form of address for a woman, often with sarcasm or irritation: Look, lady, I was ahead of you in line. A woman who is the object of romantic or chivalrous love: a knight serving his lady. Informal A wife or girlfriend: a man kissing his lady at the airport. A lady in waiting: the queen and her ladies.