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Definition of forelady

forelady

/ˈfɔːrˌleɪdi/
fore · la · dy
Plural:foreladies
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forelady Lexical Profile

forelady Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A woman who supervises and directs a crew of workers, as in a factory or workshop.

Example

"The forelady inspected the garment assembly line to ensure every stitch met the factory's quality standards."

2

A female member of a jury who is chosen to preside over deliberations and speak on the jury's behalf in court.

Example

"When the jury returned to the courtroom, the judge asked the forelady to read the verdict aloud."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Now largely dated; in modern professional and legal contexts, gender-neutral terms such as 'foreperson' or 'supervisor' are generally preferred.

• Nearby Words

foreigner
foreignness
foreknowledge
forelady
foreleg
forelimb
foreman

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Forelady. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/forelady
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