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Definition of lollipop lady in English: lollipop lady(also lollipop woman) noun British informal A woman who is employed to help children cross the road safely near a school by holding up a circular sign on a pole to stop the traffic. Example sentencesExamples - Campaigners for a safe crossing patrol called off plans to blockade one of Lancaster's busiest roads when a lollipop woman came to the rescue.
- The county council says the lollipop lady had two near misses in 48 hours.
- A fortnight ago the lollipop lady was taken off the crossing following two near misses, leaving children to fend for themselves.
- Road improvements have been promised after a lollipop lady was knocked down outside a school.
- Only St Stephen's School has a lollipop lady to help youngsters there cross Gargrave Road.
- The previous lollipop woman left before Christmas and county council staff have struggled to find anyone suitable for the position.
- To the hundreds of children she sees every day, Hazel Martindale is the friendly lollipop lady who helps them cross the road.
- Do you know a lollipop lady who helps your children get to school safely who should be honoured?
- She had originally intended to do the job briefly after her son, who was five at the time, nominated her to be a lollipop lady when the school asked for volunteers.
- Eunice Robinson, 74, became a lollipop lady by chance - and has been doing the job for more than 40 years.
- One, a lollipop lady, said there were two primary schools off Leeds Road and children deserved protection.
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