English noun: madam | |||
| 1. | madam (person) a woman of refinement | ||
| Samples | A chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the grand lady. | ||
| Synonyms | dame, gentlewoman, lady, ma'am | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | adult female, woman | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | grande dame, madame | ||
| 2. | madam (person) a woman who runs a house of prostitution | ||
| Synonyms | brothel keeper | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | businesswoman | ||