gentleman
noun
a man of good family, breeding, or social position.
gentlemen
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pluralof gentleman.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Ladies and gentlemen, I must be pretty persuasive, because I got both.”
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026
“I have visions of older gentlemen going out at night and doing it in balaclavas and golf jumpers,” said Susan Oliver, who runs SO & Co., a fashion accessories and gift store in town.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Erling Haaland and SoFi Stadium, ladies and gentlemen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
"I just wanted to tell this story because, ladies and gentlemen of the American media, this is important," Rutte told journalists in the Oval Office as Trump looked on approvingly.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
“Which did she choose?” asked one of the laughing gentlemen, who enjoyed the subject.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
