madame

B2
Pronunciation
/məˈdɑːm/
/mæˈdæm/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A polite form of address for a woman or lady.

Example Sentences
  • Later, Mrs Grey was sitting in her favourite tea shop. “Would madam like the usual cream cakes and patisserie with her tea?” the waitress asked.
2 Definition

The mistress of a household.

3 Definition

A conceited or quarrelsome girl.

Example Sentences
  • Selina kept pushing and shoving during musical chairs. The nursery school teacher said she was a bad-tempered little madam.
4 Definition

A woman who runs a brothel, particularly one that specializes in finding prostitutes for rich and important clients.

Example Sentences
  • After she grew too old to work as a prostitute, she became a madam.