madames

noun

variants or mesdames
plural of madame
as in madams

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  1. madams
  2. prostitutes
  3. courtesans
  4. hookers
  5. streetwalkers
  6. tarts
Noun
  • This, dear sirs and madams, is where your policy reaches a truly impressive level of bureaucratic creativity.
    — Yehiel Kyle Israel, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Pip pip, cheerio, and a merry good day to you, sirs and madams.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2026
Definition of madams
Noun
  • The firm’s employees took Quaaludes, a sedative medication, like candy, hired prostitutes regularly, and held gambling sprees in Monte Carlo and Las Vegas.
    — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 14 July 2026
  • Under colonial rule hijras were accused of acting as male prostitutes and of kidnapping and castrating children to grow their community.
    — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
Definition of prostitutes
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  • The colorful artworks largely depict the sensual hedonistic lifestyles of city dwellers including merchants, courtesans and kabuki actors.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
  • The workers at Sheri’s Ranch, who call themselves courtesans, were given a new contract in December that would give the brothel control over their intellectual property and power of attorney.
    — Jessica Hill, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Definition of courtesans
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  • Well, yes, there were also hookers and tequila girls and whatever else was going on in those offices.
    — Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 17 Nov. 2025
Definition of hookers
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  • The 30th Precinct Station House jail is for drug addicts, streetwalkers, and thieves.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Definition of streetwalkers
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  • Peruse the pastries at Black Box Bakery, where croissants and French tarts reign supreme.
    — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 July 2026
  • Frozen puff pastry is an easy base for these tomato tarts that come together with just a handful of ingredients.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 28 June 2026
Definition of tarts
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