Sir (Noun)
Meaning 1
A title used before the name of knight or baronet.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The king addressed Sir Edward as a fellow nobleman and asked for his counsel.
- Sir Reginald Pembroke, the baronet, was known for his bravery in battle.
- The queen knighted Sir James for his services to the crown.
- Sir Walter Raleigh was a favorite of Queen Elizabeth's court.
- The villagers referred to the local lord as Sir Thomas, out of respect for his title.
Meaning 2
Term of address for a man.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Excuse me, sir, but I think you dropped something.
- The politician greeted the voters, shaking hands with a few of the men and addressing them as sir.
- May I help you, sir, or are you just browsing?
- The butler spoke to the visitor in a respectful tone, saying "Yes, sir, right this way."
- At the dinner table, the young boy was taught to address his father as sir as a sign of respect.