Madison

[mad-uh-suhn]

noun

1. Dolly or Dolley Dorothea Payne, 1768–1849, wife of James Madison.

2. James, 1751–1836, 4th president of the U.S. 1809–17.

3. a city in and the capital of Wisconsin, in the S part.

4. a city in NE New Jersey.

5. a town in S Connecticut.

6. a city in SE Indiana.

7. a river in SW Montana and NW Wyoming, flowing N to join the Jefferson and Gallatin rivers and form the Missouri River. 183 miles (294 km) long.

8. a dance in which the participants stand side by side in a line while one person, acting as leader, calls out various steps, each letter of the word “Madison” signaling a specific step.

Madison

¹

/ ˈmædɪsən /

noun

1. a city in the US, in S central Wisconsin, on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona: the state capital. Pop: 218 432 (2003 est)

Madison

²

/ ˈmædɪsən /

noun

1. James. 1751–1836, US statesman; 4th president of the US (1809–17). He helped to draft the US Constitution and Bill of Rights. His presidency was dominated by the War of 1812

madison

³

/ ˈmædɪsən /

noun

1. a type of cycle relay race

Madison

1. Capital of Wisconsin.

Location of the main branch of the University of Wisconsin.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Madison¹

C20: from Madison Square Gardens in New York City, early venue for such races

Example Sentences

Fortunately for Helton, he took the Eagles to a bowl game in his first season, beat Nebraska on the road and even notched a top-25 win against James Madison.

From Los Angeles Times

She cut an anguished figure throughout January's Australian Open final, where she was out-hit by Madison Keys.

From BBC

In Melbourne, it was frustration at being unable to cope with Madison Keys' destructive power.

From BBC

Australian Open champion Madison Keys says nerves got the better of her "for the first time in a while" after a surprise defeat by world number 82 Renata Zarazua in the US Open first round.

From BBC

In Tino’s first year at James Madison, veteran quarterback Cole Johnson helped the Dukes reach the semifinals of the Division I-AA playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times