senor

noun

se·​nor sān-ˈyȯr How to pronounce senor (audio)
variants or señor
plural senors or señores sān-ˈyȯr-(ˌ)ās How to pronounce senor (audio)
: a Spanish or Spanish-speaking man
used as a title equivalent to Mr.

Word History

Etymology

Spanish señor, from Medieval Latin senior superior, lord, from Latin, adjective, elder

First Known Use

1622, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of senor was in 1622

Dictionary Entries Near senor

Cite this Entry

“Senor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/senor. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

senor

noun
se·​nor
variants or señor
plural senors or señores -ˈyō(ə)r-ās How to pronounce senor (audio)
-ˈyȯ(ə)r-
: a Spanish or Spanish-speaking man
used as a title equivalent to Mr.
Etymology

from Spanish señor "man, gentleman," from Latin senior "superior, lord," from earlier senior (adjective) "elder, older," from sen-, senex "old" — related to senior

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