old lady

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A common but sometimes slightly informal or impolite way to refer to an old woman.

ladyADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

old

Examples (10)

  • A little old lady opened the door, smiling kindly.
  • She was a sweet old lady who always offered cookies.
  • The bus driver helped an old lady with her groceries.
  • My grandmother is a feisty old lady with a great sense of humor.
  • He complained about the noisy old lady living next door.
  • An old lady was sitting on the park bench, feeding pigeons.
  • The young man gave his seat to the old lady on the crowded train.
  • I saw an old lady struggling with a heavy bag, so I helped her.
  • Despite her age, the old lady maintained a sharp wit.
  • The children adored the kind old lady who lived at the end of the street.