ladylove

noun

la·​dy·​love ˈlā-dē-ˌləv How to pronounce ladylove (audio)
ˌlā-dē-ˈləv
Synonyms of ladylovenext
: sweetheart, mistress

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Examples of ladylove in a Sentence

he bought an enormous bouquet of flowers for his ladylove
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Sean Connery and Audrey Hepburn star as the thief and his ladylove in Richard Lester's 1976 interpretation, which reunites a middle-aged Robin and Marian 20 years after the events of the original tale, during which time Robin has been away at the Crusades and Marian has become a nun. — EW.com, 9 July 2024 Tyler has also given his ladylove social media shout-outs, especially when Valentine's Day or her birthday roll around. — Emily Krauser, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2023

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First Known Use

1733, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ladylove was in 1733

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“Ladylove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ladylove. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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ladylove

noun
la·​dy·​love ˈlād-ē-ˌləv How to pronounce ladylove (audio)
ˌlād-ē-ˈləv
: a woman with whom one is in love : sweetheart
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