Ma'am
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mæm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ma'am is a noun meaning A form of address for a woman: contraction of madam.
Meaning
A form of address for a woman: contraction of madam.
More Meanings
- A polite and formal way to address a woman.
- A respectful term of address to a woman of higher rank or position.
- (transitive, informal) To address (a woman) as "ma'am".
- (archaic) A title for a married woman.
- (archaic) (US, education) A female schoolteacher; a schoolmarm.
Example Sentences
If I, ma'am, can be of the leaſt uſe—
"You're very, very kind to me, ma'am," said Oliver.
Very pleased to meet you, Mem. I'm Mr. McCunn from Glasgow.
O yes Mem, I'll vouch any thing for your Ladyſhip's ſervice, be vvhat it vvill.
Synonyms for ma'am
Depending on context, synonyms include marm, boss, bride, dutch, frow, geezer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include madam, missus, miss, lady, dame, autonomic.
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