lollipop lady

English - English

Definition of lollipop lady in English English dictionary

A female school crossing attendant

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

someone whose job is to help children cross a road safely on their way to school

Hyphenation

lol·li·pop la·dy

Turkish pronunciation

lälipäp leydi

Synonyms

crossing guard, lollipop man

Pronunciation

/ˈlälēˌpäp ˈlādē/ /ˈlɑːliːˌpɑːp ˈleɪdiː/

Etymology

() From the resemblance to a lollipop of the sign carried.