[
UK
/mˈææm/
]
[ US /ˈmæm/ ]
[ US /ˈmæm/ ]
NOUN
-
a woman of refinement
a chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the grand lady
How To Use ma'am In A Sentence
- It's in the ornamental frame on the mantelpiece in your own bedroom, ma'am.
- But he continued with his usual steadiness; 'Why, that was but a unked morning we was together so long, ma'am, in my new summerhouse. Camilla
- Not until I have told you... I would rather ask you than the Professor, ma'am. LORD OF THE SILENT
- I do apologise for my ruffianly appearance, ma'am.
- ‘He's already gone to shore, ma'am,’ said Peter.
- Don't be alarmed, ma'am; as soon as we're under weigh we'll hoist the cow up, and get the piano down.
- Thank you, ma'am, I shall be very happy, if grandmamma is willing. Oldtown Folks
- Yes, ma'am," said Asahel staring a little; -- "there's red raspberries, and black raspberries, and low-bush blackberries and high blackberries, and huckleberries, and bearberries, and cranberries; besides nuts, and apples. Hills of the Shatemuc
- ‘There's no secret, ma'am,’ Mr. Revere said, ‘we were speaking only of the famous beauty of Boston.’
- Well, you see ma'am, we've got a few positive responses towards the notion that she may be hiding on your boat.