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Definition of madison

madison

/ˈmædɪsən/
mad · i · son
Plural:Madisons
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Adjective:Madisonian
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madison Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

American The capital city of the state of Wisconsin, United States, located in the south-central part of the state between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona.

2

A common English given name, historically used as a surname and male name, but now predominantly popular as a feminine first name.

Example

"Madison introduced her new colleagues to the department manager during the morning briefing."

3

A track cycling event featuring a relay race between teams of two riders, taking its name from Madison Square Garden in New York where it was first popularized.

Example

"The British cycling team demonstrated exceptional tactical awareness during the Madison at the world championships."

• Nearby Words

madge
madhouse
madia
madison
madly
madman
madness

Word Origin & Etymology

Originally an English surname meaning 'son of Maud' (via the medieval diminutive 'Maddy') or 'son of Matthew'. As a place name, it frequently honors James Madison, the fourth US President.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Madison. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/madison
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