Definition of first lady
1 : the wife or hostess of the chief executive of a country or jurisdiction
2 : the leading woman of an art or profession
Examples of first lady in a Sentence
The President and the First Lady attended the concert.
the first lady of American dance
First Known Use of first lady
FIRST LADY Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of first lady for English Language Learners
: the wife of the U.S. president
: a woman who has great importance, influence, or success in a specified activity or profession
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