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ladies.

plural of lady

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈleɪ.diz/
  1. plural of lady

    form-of · plural
  2. genitive of lady

    form-of · genitive · obsolete
  3. An initial hand consisting of a pair of queens.

    slang
Where this word comes from

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

noun/ˈleɪ.diz/
  1. A ladies' room: a lavatory intended for use by women.

    UK · euphemistic
    Pardon me, I need to visit the ladies.
Where this word comes from

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

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