Meanings
plural ladies of leisure
- A lady who is of independent means and so does not need employment; one who is free from duties and responsibilities.
- ironicAn unemployed woman or one who has retired from work.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA female prostitute.
Cite this entry
lady of leisure. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lady%20of%20leisure
“lady of leisure.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lady%20of%20leisure. Accessed November 5, 2026.
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “lady of leisure,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lady%20of%20leisure.
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