# landlady

/ˈɫændˌɫeɪdi/ (US) · /lˈændleɪdi/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/landlady
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

a woman who owns a house or apartment and rents rooms to other people. She is usually the person you pay your rent to and talk to about the building.

For teachers: a woman who owns and manages a rental property, typically a house or apartment, and provides accommodation for tenants.

## Examples

- The landlady collects the rent every Friday morning.
- I called the landlady to report a leak in the kitchen sink before I left for work.
- The new landlady implemented a strict policy regarding quiet hours and the maintenance of shared communal spaces to ensure a harmonious living environment for all tenants.

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