madam
noun pl. madams
- a woman; lady: a polite term of address
- the mistress of a household
- ☆ a woman in charge of a brothel
See madam in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(mădˈəm)
noun Abbr. Mdm.- pl. Mes·dames (mā-dămˈ, -dämˈ) Used formerly as a courtesy title before a woman's given name but now used only before a surname or title indicating rank or office: Madam Ambassador.
- Used as a salutation in a letter: Dear Madam or Sir.
- madam Used as a form of polite address for a woman: Right this way, madam.
- madam The mistress of a household.
- madam A woman who manages a brothel. See Usage Note at mistress.
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