Madonna
Americannoun
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Usually the Madonna the Virgin Mary.
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a picture or statue representing the Virgin Mary.
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Archaic. Often madonna an Italian title of formal address to a woman.
noun
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RC Church a designation of the Virgin Mary
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(sometimes not capital) a picture or statue of the Virgin Mary
noun
Etymology
Origin of Madonna
First recorded in 1575–85; from Italian, from Old Italian ma donna “my lady”; donna ( def. )
Example Sentences
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AC/DC, Jack White and Drake headlined, the latter bringing out Madonna for a smooch, but Florence + The Machine was one of the breakout performances from the year, literally.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
Presented with the work thematically and chronologically, visitors are first introduced to Raphael’s origins and education, and then immersed in the world of Raphael’s multiple graphic and painted studies of the Madonna and Child.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
After some small television roles, an appearance in a Madonna music video and a few big screen appearances, his major breakthrough came in 1995 with "The Usual Suspects."
From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026
In her post, Madonna revealed that she had always been a fan of Emin's "extremely personal and provocative work".
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026
She pointed at the Madonna in my hands, opening her arms to receive it.
From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat
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