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madams

noun

plural of madam

as in wives

the female partner in a marriage the madam and I are planning to go out for a nice dinner on our anniversary

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Recent Examples of madams This, dear sirs and madams, is where your policy reaches a truly impressive level of bureaucratic creativity. — Yehiel Kyle Israel, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026 Pip pip, cheerio, and a merry good day to you, sirs and madams. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2026

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Shortly before the check came, one of the wives went to use the restroom.

— Judith Martin, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
With Bill Pullman playing Hugh Hefner, we’re told Biel’s character is a fictional role not inspired by any of his three wives.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

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