lady friend

Woman one dates

Lady friend is a somewhat coy or old-fashioned term for a woman with whom someone has a romantic or sexual relationship, used especially when the speaker wishes to avoid more direct terms like girlfriend or lover.

It often implies the relationship is informal or that the parties are older: My uncle's been seeing a lady friend.

The term can sound euphemistic or deliberately vague.

romantic

sweetheart

Affectionate name for beloved

flame · squeeze · inamorata · beloved · partner · significant other · companion · consort · soulmate · valentine

platonic

companion

One who keeps company

buddy · gal pal · chum · associate · ally · playmate · peer · sidekick · mate · amigo

Categories
Opposites
gender of companion

lady friendgentleman friend

Romantic male associate

boyfriend · guy friend · fella · beau · gentleman caller

relationship status

lady friendwife

Female marriage partner

fiancée · spouse · life partner · stranger · ex-girlfriend

presence vs. absence of companion

lady friendsingle life

State of being unpartnered

loneliness · bachelorhood

Family

friend, lady, girlfriend, ladies, ladylike, unladylike

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG