Ma'am
(noun)
A term used to address a woman, especially one of a higher social status, as a sign of respect.
Origin:
A colloquial contraction of madam.
Examples:
- Excuse me, ma'am, can you help me find the way to the museum?
- The waiter addressed the customer as ma'am as he took her order.
- Ma'am, could you please step out of the car?
- The soldier saluted the general and addressed her as ma'am.
- The teacher was addressed as ma'am by all of her students.