MISS


Meaning of MISS in English

(TITLE) [noun] - a title or form of address for a girl or a woman who has never been marriedDr White will see you now, Miss Green.Would you sign at the bottom of the page please, Miss.Some women, esp. famous ones, continue to use 'Miss' and their original family name after they have married.'Ms' is sometimes used instead of 'Miss' or 'Mrs' by women who do not want other people to know whether or not they are married.A woman who has won a beauty competition is often given the title 'Miss' and the name of the place that she represents.Has Miss UK ever won the Miss World contest?(dated) 'Miss' is also a form of address for a girl or young woman who does not appear to be married.Excuse me, Miss, could you tell me the way to the station?(esp. UK) 'Miss' is sometimes used by children to address teachers who are women.Can I go to the toilet, Miss?(UK dated) A miss is a girl or young woman whose behaviour is rude or not respectful.Pat's daughter is a right little miss! She's always being cheeky and refusing to do as she's told.

Cambridge English vocab.      Кембриджский английский словарь.