A lady means a woman who is good and behaves well. We use this word to show respect to a woman. It is polite and kind.
The lady smiled and helped me.
She is a kind lady at school.
Lady is a special word used for women from noble families or high social class. It is often part of a title, like Lady Mary.
The lady wore a beautiful crown.
She is a lady from a rich family.
People say lady to a woman in a polite way, often when they do not know her name. It is formal and respectful.
Excuse me, lady, can you help me?
The lady at the door smiled.
This meaning focuses on behavior. A lady is a woman who is polite, calm, and behaves well in social situations.
She is a true lady in her behavior.
Only a lady says sorry politely.
This meaning is simply the word lady used by children or in informal speech to mean an adult woman.
The lady is walking her dog.
Look! That lady is very tall.
Sometimes people use lady informally or in slang to mean a woman, often in a casual or humorous way. It is less formal than other meanings.
He's looking for a nice lady to date.
That lady is very funny and smart.
In some English-speaking regions, lady can mean a woman who is the boss or in charge. It is a polite way to show respect for her position.
The lady at the counter can help you.
Ask the lady in charge for more information.
