1. plural of dame; women, especially older or distinguished women
Usage: somewhat formal or old-fashioned
2. wives of knights or baronets; female members of orders of knighthood
Usage: British; formal title

Examples

• The charity event was organized by several prominent dames from the community.
• Dame Helen Mirren and other dames were honored at the ceremony.
• The garden club was founded by a group of distinguished dames in 1952.
• Several dames of the British Empire attended the royal reception.
• The elderly dames shared stories of their youth over afternoon tea.
• Dame Judi Dench is one of Britain’s most celebrated dames.