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  Madison

  noun

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

  noun

  a type of cycle relay race

Madison

American  

[mad-uh-suhn] / ˈmæd ə sən /

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.

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Madison ¹ British  

/ 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

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madison ² British  

/ ˈmædɪsən /

noun

1. a type of cycle relay race

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Madison ³ British  

/ 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)

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Madison Cultural  

1. Capital of Wisconsin.

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Location of the main branch of the University of Wisconsin.

Etymology

Origin of madison

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

Example Sentences

The area around Madison Square Garden has become a hot spot for Knicks fans to gather and celebrate during their playoff run to the NBA Finals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Rand said the death of Madison Bruce Smith - a baby in his Altrincham and Sale West constituency - had shown the real-world consequences of allowing unqualified practitioners.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Ticket prices for Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden were once the most expensive in NBA history.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp, which owns both the Knicks and the NHL’s New York Rangers, is sitting at an all-time high.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

A few days after the British left the city, James Madison and his wife returned to the smoldering, ruined capital with Paul Jennings and the other servants.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis