ma'am

[mam, mahm, muhm] / mæm, mɑm, məm /

NOUN

madam

Synonyms

STRONGEST

madame

STRONG

Frau dame madonna signora

WEAK

Mrs. marm señora

Antonyms

STRONGEST

sir

Example Sentences

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Get out there and get on with your day, ma’am or sir!

From Slate • Jul. 26, 2025

At the time, her friends saw no reason to doubt her, with one even jokingly calling her "ma'am" in a WhatsApp message.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2024

Cohen said: "No ma'am," adding that it was not enough work for him to send an invoice.

From Salon • May 14, 2024

“OK, ma’am, if you feel unsafe, listen to yourself and evacuate,” the dispatcher replied.

From Washington Times • Oct. 13, 2023

“Sorry about your lid, ma’am, truly sorry, but we need it bad.”

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman