1. the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus Christ
Usage: capitalized when referring to the Virgin Mary
2. an artistic representation of the Virgin Mary, especially in painting or sculpture
3. a woman regarded as pure, virtuous, or saintly
Usage: literary

Examples

• The cathedral features a beautiful Madonna and Child painting.
• Renaissance artists often depicted the Madonna in their religious works.
• She prayed to the Madonna for guidance.
• The museum’s collection includes several famous Madonna sculptures.
• The stained glass window shows the Madonna holding the infant Jesus.
• Pilgrims traveled far to see the miraculous Madonna statue.