English dictionary

madam

/'m/&/d/@/m/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a woman of refinement

noun.person

Source: WordNet 3.0
a woman who runs a house of prostitution

noun.person

Synonyms brothel keeper

Source: WordNet 3.0
A gentlewoman; -- an appellation or courteous form of address given to a lady, especially an elderly or a married lady; -- much used in the address, at the beginning of a letter, to a woman. The corresponding word in addressing a man is <i>Sir</i>.

noun

Source: webster1913