Dame (Noun)
Meaning 1
A woman of refinement; "a chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the grand lady".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The actress played the role of a noble dame in the historical drama, commanding the respect of the entire cast.
- A wealthy patron of the arts, the grande dame donated millions to the local opera house, supporting emerging artists.
- Her majesty the queen, a respected dame, waved to the crowd from the balcony of the palace.
- In a scene from the movie, a footman offered his arm to escort the dignified dame down the stairs.
- At the awards ceremony, a prominent businesswoman was honored as a dame commander of the order for her contributions to education.
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Meaning 2
Informal terms for a (young) woman.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.