madam

mad·am

noun \ˈma-dəm\

plural madams

Definition of MADAM

1

plural mes·dames \mā-ˈdäm, -ˈdam\ : lady —used without a name as a form of respectful or polite address to a woman

2

: mistress 1 —used as a title formerly with the given name but now with the surname or especially with a designation of rank or office <Madam Chairman> <Madam President>

3

: the female head of a house of prostitution

4

: the female head of a household : wife

Examples of MADAM

1. <the madam and I are planning to go out for a nice dinner on our anniversary>

Origin of MADAM

Middle English, from Anglo-French ma dame, literally, my lady

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to MADAM

Synonyms

helpmate, helpmeet, lady, little woman, wife, missus (or missis), Mrs., old lady, wifey, woman [chiefly dialect]

Related Words

bride; better half, companion, consort, mate, partner, significant other, soul mate, spouse; dowager, matron; hausfrau, homemaker, housekeeper, housewife, stay-at-home; widow

Other Forms of Address Terms

appellation, beatitude, brethren, emeritus, esquire, sire, sous

Rhymes with MADAM

Adam