Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gray-lady
noun
/ɡreɪ ˈleɪdi/
Definition
A term often used to refer to a nurse, particularly in a hospital setting.
Examples
- The gray lady assisted the doctor in the operating room.
- Many patients found comfort in the warm demeanor of the gray lady at the clinic.
- As the gray lady pushed the wheelchair, she smiled reassuringly at the patient.
Meaning
The phrase ‘gray lady’ is indicative of a nurse dressed in gray uniforms, often associated with care and support in medical environments.
Synonyms
- nurse
- caretaker
- healthcare worker
