noun
A ladies' room: a lavatory intended for use by women.
Pardon me, I need to visit the ladies.
ADJ.
beautiful, due, foreign, free, many, popular, seated, young
Many ladies attended the charity gala last evening in their finest dresses.
VERB + LADIES
hit, stay, visit
We decided to hit the ladies night at our favorite bar last Friday evening.
LADIES + NOUN
gentlemen, shanghai
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome our special guest to the stage tonight.
PREP.
after, in, than, with
The waiter came back after the ladies finished their appetizers and cleared the table.
ADV.
only
Only ladies were allowed in the exclusive club during those years.
Pardon me, I need to visit the ladies.
WiktionaryLadies and gentlemen, please allow me to say a few words of welcome.
Tatoeba · #22113Ladies and gentlemen, please come this way.
Tatoeba · #22117Ladies and gentlemen, I would like you to listen to my opinion.
Tatoeba · #22124Our showroom made a hit with young ladies.
Tatoeba · #23550Stay with me, ladies and gentlemen.
Tatoeba · #32245i Register
In some senses, ladies is marked as British, euphemistic. Watch for register when choosing this word.