Landlady (noun)

1. A woman who owns or manages a house or apartment building and rents out rooms or units to tenants.
2. A female host who provides lodging and meals for guests in her home.

Origin:

From middle english, from land, meaning ground or earth, and lady, meaning woman or female owner.

Examples:

1. The landlady was known for her warm hospitality and delicious breakfasts.
2. The landlady rented the room to a young couple who were new to the city.
3. The landlady was strict about the rules, but fair and reasonable with her tenants.
4. The landlady showed us around the house and told us about the history of the building.
5. The landlady had a friendly cat that would visit each guest in their room.