HyperDic: madam

English > 2 senses of the word *madam*:
NOUN	person	madam, dame, ma'am, lady, gentlewoman	a woman of refinement
NOUN	person	madam, brothel keeper	a woman who runs a house of prostitution

madam > pronunciation
Sounds	mae'dahm
Rhymes	abolitionism ... zirconium: 557 rhymes with ahm...

English > *madam*: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaning	A woman of refinement.
Synonyms	dame, ma'am, lady, gentlewoman
Narrower	grande dame	A middle-aged or elderly woman who is stylish and highly respected
Narrower	madame	title used for a married Frenchwoman
Broader	woman, adult female	An adult female person (as opposed to a man)
Spanish	dama, señora
Catalan	dama, senyora

English > *madam*: 2 senses > noun 2, person
Meaning	A woman who runs a house of prostitution.
Synonym	brothel keeper
Broader	businesswoman	A female businessperson
Spanish	madama
Catalan	senyora