gentlemen

A2 · Elementary Plural noun Formal

n. a polite way to speak to a group of men.

n. a formal collective address used when speaking to an audience of men.

“Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats for the performance.”

“The chairman began his speech by thanking the assembled gentlemen for their generous contributions to the charity.”

B1 · Intermediate Plural noun British English · Formal

n. a polite name for a public toilet for men.

n. a euphemistic term for a public lavatory designated for male use.

“He asked the waiter where the gentlemen was located.”

“The restaurant's facilities were clearly marked, with the gentlemen located at the end of the hallway past the bar.”