What does "sirs" mean?

sirs — meaning, definition & examples

n. a polite way to address two or more men when you want to show respect. You see it in formal letters that open with Dear Sirs.

n. polite forms of address directed at two or more men in formal speech or business correspondence.

simple

“I greet the two sirs at the door.”

contextual

“The receptionist welcomes the visiting sirs and shows them to the meeting room.”

complex

“The old business letter opened with Dear Sirs because the writer did not know the names of the board members.”

Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “sirs” in context.

Adjective

01. dear sirs

“Dear Sirs, thank you for your letter of 5 May.”

adj + noun

02. dear sirs and madams

“Dear Sirs and Madams, I am writing to apply for the job.”

03. good morning, sirs

“Good morning, sirs, please take your seats.”

04. thank you very much, sirs

“Thank you very much, sirs, for your help.”