madam

noun
UK: /ˈmæd.əm/
US: /ˈmæd.əm/

  1. A polite way of addressing a woman, especially one who is a customer or in a position of authority.

    1. Excuse me, madam, can I help you? [ ] [ ]
    2. The manager, madam, will be with you shortly to address your concerns regarding the service. [ ] [ ]

  2. The woman in charge of a brothel.

    1. The madam ran a tight ship, ensuring everything was orderly. [ ] [ ]
    2. In the movie, the character played the role of a ruthless madam protecting her establishment. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

ma'am mistress

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "madam" in English means: A polite way of addressing a woman, especially one who is a customer or in a position of authority., The woman in charge of a brothel..

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

Synonyms for "madam": ma'am, mistress.

Example usage of "madam": "Excuse me, madam, can I help you?". More examples on the page.