sirs
The plural of "sir" is sirs.
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s, and sir follows this rule.
Meaning: a polite way to address a man (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with sirs: the sirs are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: sirs'.
How do you pronounce it?
sir is pronounced /sɜː/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
sirs is rare outside old stories and formal letters. A group of men is usually addressed as gentlemen.
Did you know?
- The -s plural goes back to the Old English ending -as, which belonged to only one group of nouns, as in stānas, "stones". By the end of the Middle Ages it had spread to almost every noun.
Examples in context
- "Thank you, sirs," said the waiter.Singular: "Thank you, sir," said the waiter.
- Good sirs, please follow me.Singular: Good sir, please follow me.
