NYT Dictionary

MADAME

/məˈdæm/
NounMAD-amemad-ame · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Alternative form of madam.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French madame, from Old French ma dame (“my lady”). Doublet of madam and Madonna.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

damedonnafraufrauleinladymadammissmistressmllemme

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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