- a polite term of address to a woman, originally used only to a woman of rank or authority:Madam President; May I help you, madam?
- the woman in charge of a household: Is the madam at home?
- the woman in charge of a house of prostitution.
- a polite term of address for a woman, esp one considered to be of relatively high social status
- a woman who runs a brothel
- a precocious or pompous little girl
- the lady of the house
