madam

Definition

  • noun: a woman who is in charge of a brothel
  • noun: the female head of a house of prostitution
  • used to politely speak to a woman who you do not know
  • synonyms: lady, mistress, dame

Examples

  • Would 'madam' care for a drink? = Would you care for a drink, 'madam'?

  • She was a bossy little 'madam'.

  • Dear Sir or 'Madam'

Movie quotes

  • (..) Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,That's odd. That's the vault\NHagrid and l went to. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,-Good afternoon, class.\N-Good afternoon, Madam Hooch. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Good afternoon, Amanda.\NGood afternoon. (..)
    2001 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
  • (..) Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Sorry. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Excuse me. Excuse me. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Right on your left Madam. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Excuse me Sir, Can you tell me where\Nl might find platform '? (..)
    2001 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone