1. plural of signore; Italian term meaning gentlemen or sirs
Usage: Italian; formal address

Examples

• The waiter greeted the group with ‘Buongiorno, signori.’
• The invitation was addressed to ‘Gentili signori.’
• In formal Italian correspondence, letters often begin with ‘Egregi signori.’
• The hotel concierge welcomed them saying ‘Welcome, signori.’
• At the business meeting, the translator said ‘The signori from Milan have arrived.’