landlady

noun

land·​la·​dy ˈland-ˌlā-dē How to pronounce landlady (audio)
: a woman who is a landlord

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The star of its revues is Sally Bowles, whose complicated relationship with Bradshaw blooms alongside that of his landlady and a neighboring shopkeeper. Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 28 June 2025 In her lone scene as a landlady, her character was asked to evict Lamont, Fred Sanford’s son. Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025 Jones, Redgrave, and an unrecognizable Margot Kidder as their dotty landlady bravely expose their vulnerability. Armond White, National Review, 25 June 2025 Hamilton initially debuted as the landlady in the seventh episode of Sanford and Son before being upgraded to Fred’s love interest. Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for landlady

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1536, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of landlady was circa 1536

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“Landlady.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/landlady. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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landlady

noun
land·​la·​dy ˈlan-ˌ(d)lād-ē How to pronounce landlady (audio)
1
: a woman who owns land or houses that she rents
2
: a woman who runs an inn or rooming house

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