Madison
ˈmædɪsən
Definition

Definition of Madison - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
James MadisonUSfourth President of the United States who helped write the ConstitutionUS
  • James Madison was a key figure in drafting the Constitution.
2.
Wisconsin cityUScapital city of Wisconsin, located on an isthmusUS
  • Madison is known for its beautiful lakes.
capital city
3.
forename usefemale given name transferred from the surname
  • Madison became popular after the movie Splash.
forename girl's name
4.
lineage studysurname originating as a matronymic
  • Madison is a common surname in the United States.
family name last name surname
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the American advertising industry as a whole
Madison Avenue sets the trends in advertising.
fourth U.S. president and key framer of the Constitution and Bill of Rights
James Madison helped draft the Constitution and later became president.

Origin of Madison

English, named after James Madison

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MSGacr.
acr: Madison Square Garden
famous arena in New York City
geography
city in Madison County, Georgia
MHSacr.
acr: Madison High School
school for students in Madison city
education
public flagship university located in Madison, the state's capital
Montana town
town in Madison County, Montana

Examples of Madison in a sentence

  • The biography of Madison was insightful and detailed.
  • Madison hosts an annual music festival.
  • The university in Madison is highly ranked.
  • Madison was thrilled to start her new job.
  • We named our daughter Madison after her grandmother.
  • Madison is listed in the family genealogy.

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  1. French:James Madison, Madison, ...
  2. German:James Madison, Madison, ...
  3. Italian:James Madison, Madison, ...
  4. Spanish:Madison, ...
  5. Portuguese:James Madison, Madison, ...
  6. Chinese:麦迪逊, ...
  7. Japanese:ジェームズ・マディソン, マディソン, ...
  8. Arabic:مَادِيسُون, ...
  9. Hebrew:גֵ'יימְס מֵדִיסוֹן, מֵדִיסוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:Джеймс Мэдисон, Мэдисон, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Джеймс Медісон, Медісон, ...
  12. Hindi:जेम्स मैडिसन, मैडिसन, ...
madison
ˈmædɪsən

Definition of madison - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
danceRareUSform of line dance performed in groupsRareUS
  • They practiced the madison for the talent show.
line dance
2.
cycle racingTECH.track cycling relay race with team exchangesTECH.
  • The madison is a thrilling event to watch.
relay race
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Origin of madison

English, named after James Madison (4th U.S. President)

Examples of madison in a sentence

  • They learned the madison for the wedding reception.
  • They trained hard for the madison race.
  • The madison requires excellent teamwork.

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  1. French:madison, ...
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  3. Italian:madison, ...
  4. Spanish:madison, ...
  5. Portuguese:madison, ...
  6. Chinese:麦迪逊舞, 麦迪逊赛, ...
  7. Japanese:マディソン, マディソンレース, ...
  8. Arabic:رَقْصَة ماديسون, سِباق ماديسون, ...
  9. Hebrew:מָדִיסוֹן, מְדִיסוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:мадисон, мэдисон, ...
  11. Ukrainian:мадісон, медісон, ...
  12. Hindi:मैडिसन, ...

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