1. a woman, especially an older or distinguished one
Usage: somewhat formal or old-fashioned
2. a title of honor for a woman, equivalent to knight
Usage: British
3. a woman
Usage: slang; sometimes offensive

Examples

• The old dame lived alone in the big house.
• Dame Judi Dench received her title for services to drama.
• She was quite a dame in her younger days.
• The dame at the counter was very helpful.
• He was knighted, and she became a dame.
• That dame knows how to handle herself.