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

James Madison jotted copious notes during the Philadelphia convention, now considered proof of the framers’ design.

From Los Angeles Times

The Irish southpaw has fought three times at Madison Square Garden and filled Dublin’s 3Arena last year.

From Los Angeles Times

“Madison keeps a very busy schedule and, due to a scheduling misunderstanding, did not appear in court this morning,” they shared.

From Salon

Officer Drake Madison, a spokesman for the Los Angeles Police Department, said a male suspect approached the two victims at the corner of 6th and Park View streets around 9:30 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times

Lady Gaga, hours before her concert at Madison Square Garden, was the big winner of the night, taking home four prizes including artist of the year and best direction.

From Los Angeles Times