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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 madams word
- noun plural madams (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 madams the woman in charge of a household: Is the madam at home? 1
- noun plural madams the woman in charge of a house of prostitution. 1
- noun madams Plural form of madam. 1
- noun madams plural of madam. 0
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Origin of madams
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
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Parts of speech for Madams
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
madams 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.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
madams usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for madams
noun madams
- dames — Plural form of dame.
- housekeepers — Plural form of housekeeper.
- housemothers — Plural form of housemother.
- bawds — a woman who maintains a brothel; madam.