young woman
/ˌjʌŋ ˈwʊmən/noun
1A woman who is young; an adolescent or young adult female.
- Formerly sometimes with particular implications of social class (especially implying a lower social class than young lady), and avoided or preferred accordingly..
2As a form of address, especially when expressing a reproof or warning.
- Sometimes with patronizing connotations..
3Chiefly with possessive: a person's female lover or sweetheart; a girlfriend; (sometimes) specifically a fiancée. Compare young lady, young man. Now somewhat dated or historical.
Origin
Old English. From young + woman.
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