madam

/ˈmæd.əm/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A polite form of address for a woman or lady.

2

The mistress of a household.

3

A conceited or quarrelsome girl.

4

A woman who runs a brothel, particularly one that specializes in finding prostitutes for rich and important clients.

5

A hated or contemptuous woman; used as a general term of abuse

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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