ma

noun
UK: /mɑː/
US: /mɑː/

  1. A word for 'mother', used especially by children.

    1. Ma said dinner is ready now, so come to the table.
    2. Where's ma? I need to ask her if I can go to the park with my friends today.

Synonyms

mom mommy mother madam
ma noun

  1. Short form of 'madam'.

    1. Yes, ma, I understand what you're saying to me now.
    2. Can I help you, ma? Are you looking for something special in the store?

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "ma" is /mɑː/ in British English and /mɑː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ma": mom, mommy, mother, madam.

Example usage of "ma": "Ma said dinner is ready now, so come to the table.". More examples on the page.