ma'am

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

“Move that mic please or just get out the circle please for me, please ma’am, if you’re not subscribed to my pod,” Beverley said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2024

“Miss Temple, Miss Temple, what—what is that girl with curled hair? Red hair, ma’am, curled—curled all over?”

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë