ma'am

[mam, mahm, muhm]

noun

1. madam.

2. (in Britain) a term used in addressing the queen or a royal princess.

ma'am

/ mɑːm, mæm, məm /

noun

1. short for madam

Usage

Ma'am is used as a title of respect, especially when addressing female royalty

Word History and Origins

Origin of ma'am¹

First recorded in 1660–70; by contraction

Related Words

• madame