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  1. SIR definition: 1. used as a formal and polite way of speaking to a man, especially one who you are providing a…. Learn more.

  2. The meaning of SIR is a man entitled to be addressed as sir —used as a title before the given name of a knight or baronet and formerly sometimes before the given name of a priest. How to use sir in a sentence.

  3. 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.

  4. People sometimes say sir as a very formal and polite way of addressing a man whose name they do not know or a man of superior rank. For example , a shop assistant might address a male customer as sir .

  5. SIR definition: 1. You call a man 'sir' when you are speaking to him politely: 2. You write 'Sir' at the beginning…. Learn more.

  6. noun. a respectful or formal term of address used to a man: No, sir. (initial capital letter) the distinctive title of a knight or baronet: Sir Walter Scott. (initial capital letter) a title of respect for some notable personage of ancient times: Sir Pandarus of Troy. a lord or gentleman: noble sirs and ladies.

  7. n. 1. a. a respectful or formal term of address used to a man: No, sir. b. a formal term of address used in the salutation of a letter. 2. ( cap.) the distinctive title of a knight or baronet: Sir Walter Scott. 3. a lord or gentleman: noble sirs and ladies. 4. an ironic or humorous title of respect: sir critic.

  8. 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.

  9. SIR meaning: 1 : used without a name as a form of polite address to a man you do not know; 2 : 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)

  10. used as a formal and polite way of speaking to a man, especially one who you are providing a service to or who is in a position of authority: Would you like to see the menu, sir? "Did you hear what I said?" "Yes, Sir." Compare. madam (WOMAN) Miss. Ms. mainly UK. sometimes used by children to address or refer to teachers who are men:

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