signora

American  

[sin-yawr-uh, -yohr-uh, see-nyaw-rah] / sɪnˈyɔr ə, -ˈyoʊr ə, siˈnyɔ rɑ /

noun

plural

signoras,

plural

signore

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

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signora British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of signora

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

Example Sentences

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

From Washington Times • Mar. 12, 2020

The signora wouldn’t want it any other way.

From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2014

Germany, England and the Netherlands may have a more macho, run-till-you-drop approach, but Italy is a signora, a lady who entices and strikes when you get too close.

From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2014

The signora admits to being a woman of character and says that I have no backbone.

From Time Magazine Archive

“We would have gotten away with it!” he complained as he placed it on the floor in front of the signora.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke

Related Words

• madame