noun
ladies
LAY-deez
noun
1
Plural of "lady," or informally, a women's restroom.
"She excused herself to the ladies before the meeting started."
"The ladies at the front table were discussing the charity gala."
How to Use Ladies
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore than one lady, or a shorthand for the women's bathroom.
When to use it
"The ladies" as a bathroom is informal British usage; American English usually says "the ladies' room."
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