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sir

UK
/sɜː/
US
/sɜr/

Translations

sirnoun
sirs
pl
UK
/sɜː/
US
/sɜr/
The knight was addressed as 'Sir Lancelot'.
Рыцаря называли 'сэр Ланселот'.
The waiter politely said, 'Right away, sir.'
Официант вежливо сказал: 'Сейчас, господин'.
Additional translations
хозяин
барин
рыцарь
Synonyms
gentleman
chief
master
sire
lord
mister
sirverb
sirred
Past Simple
sirred
Past Participle
sirring
Gerund
UK
/sɜː/
US
/sɜr/

Definitions

sirnoun
A respectful or formal term of address for a man, often used in polite conversation or when addressing someone of higher status.
The waiter politely asked, 'Would you like some more coffee, sir?'
A title used before the given name of a knight or baronet.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is best known for creating the character Sherlock Holmes.
In British schools, a respectful term pupils use to address a male teacher.
"Sir, may I leave the classroom for a moment?"
sirverb
To address someone as 'sir', typically as a sign of respect or formality.
The waiter repeatedly sirred the customer, saying, "Sir, would you like anything else?"
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