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1. sir
noun. ['ˈsɝː'] term of address for a man.
Synonyms
Etymology
- sir (Middle English (1100-1500))
- sire (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
Rhymes with Sir
- entrepreneur
- restauranteur
- restaurateur
- transfer
- saboteur
- redifer
- francoeur
- connoisseur
- reoccur
- ramseur
- prefer
- monsieur
- lefleur
- lafleur
- defleur
- credeur
- confer
- concur
- refer
- recur
- oclair
- o'clair
- mcgirr
- mccur
- liqueur
- inter
- infer
- incur
- esquer
- dufur
How do you pronounce sir?
Pronounce sir as sər.
US - How to pronounce sir in American English
UK - How to pronounce sir in British English
Sentences with sir
1. Verb, base form
Whatever the reason is, Auggie — we here at Cuteness HQ salute you, sir!
Quotes about sir
1. Do you remember me telling you we are practicing non-verbal spells, Potter?""Yes,"said Harry stiffly."Yes, sir.""There's no need to call me "sir"Professor."The words had escaped him before he knew what he was saying.
- J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
2. What would men be without women? Scarce, sir...mighty scarce.
- Mark Twain
3. I don't call you handsome, sir, though I love you most dearly: far too dearly to flatter you. Don't flatter me.
- Charlotte Bronte