signora

noun

si·​gno·​ra sēn-ˈyȯr-ə How to pronounce signora (audio)
plural signoras or signore sēn-ˈyȯr-(ˌ)ā How to pronounce signora (audio)
: a married Italian woman usually of rank or gentility
used as a title equivalent to Mrs.

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The visuals feature the couple eating pasta out of a pot, drinking an Aperol spritz with Charli xcx and Donatella Versace, and dancing with a signora. José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 10 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, feminine of signore, signor

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of signora was in 1602

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“Signora.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/signora. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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