Lady–in–waiting Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

The Britannica Dictionary mobile search

• Home
• Ask the Editor
• Word of the Day
• Quizzes
• Core Vocabulary
• Browse the Dictionary

×

• Britannica Homepage
• Ask the Editor
• Word of the Day
• Quizzes
• Core Vocabulary
• Browse the Dictionary

The Britannica Dictionary lady–in–waiting 1 ENTRIES FOUND:

• lady–in–waiting (noun)

lady–in–waiting /ˈleɪdijɪnˈweɪtɪŋ/ noun plural ladies–in–waiting lady–in–waiting /ˈleɪdijɪnˈweɪtɪŋ/ noun plural ladies–in–waiting Britannica Dictionary definition of LADY–IN–WAITING [count] : a woman whose job is to provide help to a queen or princess ASK THE EDITOR

What are the plural forms of check-in, passerby, and spoonful? See the answer »

QUIZZES Vocabulary Quiz Test your word power Take the Quiz » Name That Thing Take our visual quiz Test Your Knowledge » WORD OF THE DAY

seminar : a class offered to a small group of students at a college or university Learn More »

1. About Us & Legal Info
2. Contact Us
3. Privacy Notice
4. Terms of Use
5. Pronunciation Symbols
6. Help

© 2026 Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.