signora

[ sin-yawr-uh, -yohr-uh; Italian see-nyaw-rah ]

noun

, plural si·gno·ras, Italian si·gno·re [see-, nyaw, -, r, e].

1. a conventional Italian term of address or title of respect for a married woman, either used separately or prefixed to the name.

signora

/ siːnˈjɔːrə; siɲˈɲora /

noun

1. a married Italian woman: a title of address equivalent to Mrs when placed before a name or madam when used alone

Word History and Origins

Origin of signora¹

1630–40; < Italian; feminine of signore signore ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of signora¹

Italian, feminine of signore

Example Sentences

"Buongiorno signora," he said, as he made up their beach beds.

From BBC

“When I called, they said, ‘Don’t worry, signora.

From Washington Times

Riccio was running eagerly after the cabbages while the signora, cursing loudly, bent over to pick up the apples.

From Literature

Like an American politician inquiring if it will play in Peoria, he often referred to “signora ­Valeria,” an average Italian housewife, and how she might like his company’s latest offering.

From Washington Post

Across from me an Italian signora in a fur coat picked up her bundle and headed for the door.

From New York Times

Related Words

• madame