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Definition ma’am in American English

ma’am noun

noun
/mæm/
1

used for talking politely to a woman whose name you do not know

Example

Excuse me, ma'am, do you know what time it is?

Synonyms and related words
madam miss ma’am miss babe baby
2

used for talking to a queen, princess, etc. or to a woman of high rank in the police or the military

Example

Yes, ma'am.

Synonyms and related words
Defender of the Faith H.R.H. ma’am
Definition ma’am in American English