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3 days ago · noun. 1. a man of rank; lord. 2. [sometimes S-] a respectful term of address used to a man: not followed by the given name or surname and often used in the salutation of a letter. Dear Sir. 3. [S-] the title used before the given name or full name of a knight or baronet.
Use the word sir as a formal title for a man. People often use sir to respectfully or politely address someone they don't know well. When you're saying hello to a man who's been knighted by the Queen of England, you should call him sir — it's the official way to address a knight.
used to emphasize that something is true That's a fine car you have. Yes sir! Definition of sir noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
You write 'Sir' at the beginning of a formal letter to a man when you do not know his name: Dear Sir, I am writing to... Sir. a title used in the UK before the name of a man who has been officially respected or who has a high social rank: Sir Cliff Richard. (Definition of sir from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
sir. noun. /sɜː (r)/, /sə (r)/ /sɜːr/, /sər/ Idioms. used as a polite way of addressing a man whose name you do not know, for example in a shop or restaurant. Good morning, sir. Can I help you? Are you ready to order, sir? ‘Thank you very much.’ ‘You're welcome, sir. Have a nice day.’. compare ma’am see also madam. Want to learn more?
Sir is a formal honorific address in English for men, derived from Sire in the High Middle Ages. Both are derived from the old French "Sieur" (Lord), brought to England by the French-speaking Normans, and which now exist in French only as part of "Monsieur", with the equivalent "My Lord" in English.
1. [noncount] a — used without a name as a form of polite address to a man you do not know. May I help you, sir? Sir, your order is ready. — compare ma'am, madam, miss. b — used without a name as a form of polite address to a man of rank or authority (such as a military or police officer, teacher, or master)
