Phrase guide

lollipop lady

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A female school crossing attendant.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Commonwealth, Ireland, UK

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a woman hired to help children cross a road safely near a school

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: lollipop woman

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: crossing guard

History

Etymology

Because the signs they carry resemble giant lollipops.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Japanese: 緑のおばさん (midori no obasan) — a female school crossing attendant — see also lollipop man, crossing guard, school crossing attendant
  • Korean: 녹색어머니회 (noksaegeomeonihoe) — a female school crossing attendant — see also lollipop man, crossing guard, school crossing attendant