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- [mad-uh m]
- /ˈmæd əm/
- /ˈmæd.əm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mad-uh m]
- /ˈmæd əm/
Definitions of madam word
- noun plural madam (often initial capital letter) a polite term of address to a woman, originally used only to a woman of rank or authority: Madam President; May I help you, madam? 1
- noun plural madam the woman in charge of a household: Is the madam at home? 1
- noun plural madam the woman in charge of a house of prostitution. 1
- noun madam Used to address or refer to a woman in a polite or respectful way. 1
- noun madam title of respect 1
- noun madam prostitution 1
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Origin of madam
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English madame < Old French, orig. ma dame my lady; see dame
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Madam
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
madam popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
madam usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for madam
noun madam
- dame — Dame is a title given to a woman as a special honour because of important service or work that she has done.
- madame — a French title of respect equivalent to “Mrs.”, used alone or prefixed to a woman's married name or title: Madame Curie.
- madonna — the Virgin Mary (usually preceded by the).
- frau — a married woman; a wife.
- signora — a conventional Italian term of address or title of respect for a married woman, either used separately or prefixed to the name.
Antonyms for madam
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