ma'am

noun
UK: /mæm/
US: /mæm/

  1. A polite way of addressing a woman.

    1. Yes, ma'am, I'll be right there with your order.
    2. Excuse me, ma'am, but I think you dropped your wallet near the counter.

Synonyms

madam
ma'am interjection

  1. Used to address a woman in a respectful way, especially one in a position of authority.

    1. Good morning, ma'am, how may I assist you today?
    2. If you'd follow me, ma'am, I'll show you to your designated seating area.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "ma'am": madam.

Example usage of "ma'am": "Yes, ma'am, I'll be right there with your order.". More examples on the page.