Meaning of the word madam in English

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madam

US /ˈmæd.əm/

UK /ˈmæd.əm/

a polite form of address for a woman

Example:

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Excuse me, madam, you dropped your scarf.

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Good morning, madam, how may I help you?

Synonym:

ma'am lady

a woman who runs a brothel

Example:

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She was known as the madam of the most exclusive house in the city.

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The police raided the establishment and arrested the madam.

Synonym:

brothel keeper procuress

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