Vocabulary Entry

madam

|noun • noun • noun

noun

A polite form of address for a woman.

Example Sentences

"The shopkeeper greeted the customer with a polite 'Good afternoon, madam.'"

"She was addressed as 'madam' during the formal event."

"The officer asked the madam for her identification."

noun

Example Sentences

"The teacher referred to her as 'madam' in front of the class."

"In some cultures, children are taught to call older women 'madam'."

"He opened the door for the madam of the house."

noun

Example Sentences

"The madam ran the establishment with strict rules."

"In the story, the madam maintained a facade of elegance."

"She aspired to become a madam to gain power in the city."