signore

noun

si·​gno·​re sēn-ˈyȯr-(ˌ)ā How to pronounce signore (audio)
plural signori sēn-ˈyȯr-(ˌ)ē How to pronounce signore (audio)
: signor

Examples of signore in a Sentence

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Gothic cathedrals, art deco villas, vintage yellow trams, impeccably dressed signore, bright red Negronis glinting in the sun—these are some of the most classic symbols of Milan, but there’s a whole other side to the city, one that’s contemporary, cosmopolitan, and just plain cool. Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Italian

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of signore was in 1594

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“Signore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/signore. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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