1. An Italian title of respect for a man; equivalent to the English ‘sir’; used separately (not prefixed to his name)
   "Buongiorno, signore"

1. An Italian title of address equivalent to Mrs. when used before a name
   "Signora Bianchi taught Italian at the local school"

Derived forms: signores

Type of: adult male, bozo [N. Amer, informal], cat [N. Amer, informal], chappie [Brit, informal], geezer [Brit, informal], guy [informal], hombre [N. Amer, informal], man, married woman, sod [informal], wife, wifey [informal]

Encyclopedia: Signore, ascolta!