lady
n. countable A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈɫeɪdi// UK //lˈeɪdi// la·dy
n. a polite way to talk about or address a woman. You can also use it to describe a woman who is very well-behaved or has a high social rank.
n. a woman of high social standing or refined manners; also used as a polite or formal term of address. When capitalised, it serves as a title for a noblewoman.
The lady at the front desk helped me find my room.
The host greeted every lady in the room with a polite nod before the dinner service began.
Usage
Often used as a polite vocative ('Excuse me, lady') or as a title followed by a surname.