leading lady

noun

: an actress who plays the leading female role

Examples of leading lady in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Her leading lady, Alanah Pearce, mostly known for her work in the gaming world, is sticking out of the ship's wall from the waist up, the rest of her body dangling outside in the cold void of space. Mike Miller, EW.com, 18 Sep. 2024 In the series, the actress plays leading lady Martha, a woman who goes to great lengths to stalk bartender and aspiring comedian Donny – played by Gadd and based on his real-life experience. Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024 The Room Next Door with his leading ladies Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2024 And with a few delicious cocktails put together by Alicia Walton, the leading lady of the boozy deck crew, an early evening at the Sea Star is as relaxing as a sunset. John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for leading lady 

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Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of leading lady was in 1860

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“Leading lady.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leading%20lady. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

leading lady

noun
: an actress who plays the leading female role in a play or movie

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