What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
landlady
Example
My landlady is very kind and always takes care of any issues with the apartment. [landlady: noun]
Example
She inherited the building from her mother and became a landlady at a young age. [landlady: noun]
landlord
Example
The landlord was responsible for fixing the leaky faucet in the bathroom. [landlord: noun]
Example
He decided to become a landlord after retiring from his previous job. [landlord: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Landlord is more commonly used than landlady in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between landlady and landlord?
Both landlady and landlord can be used in formal and informal contexts, but landlord may be more versatile due to its greater frequency of use.
