Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ladies

/ˈleɪ.diz/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.64 in modern English

Syllables
ladies
IPA
/ˈleɪ.diz/
7
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

plural of lady

noun

genitive of lady

Obsolete

noun

An initial hand consisting of a pair of queens.

Slang

noun

A ladies' room: a lavatory intended for use by women.

British usage

noun

plural of Lady

noun

Clipping of ladies' team, used in club names, as in [Club Name] Ladies.

Obsolete

Example Sentences

Etymology

As a lavatory for women, via misspelling of ladies'. Compare gents.

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Questions

How do you pronounce ladies?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈleɪ.diz/.
What does ladies mean?
plural of lady
Where does ladies come from?
As a lavatory for women, via misspelling of ladies'. Compare gents.

How to pronounce ladies

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