madam

/ˈmædəm/

nounmad · am

MAD + AM: If you’re MAD in the AM, take a breath—then say “madam” politely.

Yes, it's madam. Keep the middle vowel as a short “uh” sound: MAD-um (not “MAD-am” with a strong second “a”).

Definitions

  1. nounA polite way to address a woman, especially in customer service or formal situations.
  2. nounA woman in charge of a business or household; specifically, the manager of a brothel (often spelled the same).

Examples

  • “Madam, your table is ready by the window.”
  • “The letter began, “Dear Madam,” because the writer didn’t know her name.”
  • “The hotel staff greeted the guest with, “Good evening, madam.””

Synonyms

ma’amladymissusmistressMrs.

Antonyms

sir

Translations

ES señoraPT senhoraFR madame

Common misspellings

madummadamemadammmadam.madame’madame,madam

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