lady of leisure

noun

A lady who is of independent means and so does not need employment; one who is free from duties and responsibilities.

Meanings

nounlady of leisure (plural ladies of leisure)

plural ladies of leisure

  1. A lady who is of independent means and so does not need employment; one who is free from duties and responsibilities.
  2. ironicAn unemployed woman or one who has retired from work.
  3. euphemisticA female prostitute.

    Synonyms: lady of pleasure

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA female prostitute.

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