Definition of gentlepeople in US English:
gentlepeople
plural nounjen(t)lˌpēp(ə)l
A polite or formal way of addressing or referring to a group of people.
Example sentencesExamples
- Well, gentlepeople, welcome to the new millennium.
- Ladies and gentlepeople of the reading audience: Commitment, as my title indicates, is a word that calls to my mind the cognitive equivalents of grinding teeth and fingernails-on-chalkboard.
- ‘I must say that I am pleased thus far with the progression of the archaeology project, gentlepeople,’ said the Mayor.
- Hold down the forums for us, gentlepeople, and we'll see you when we get back.
- This, ladies and gentlepeople is exactly how not to do a single.
Definition of gentlepeople in US English:
gentlepeople
plural nounjen(t)lˌpēp(ə)l
A polite or formal way of addressing or referring to a group of people.
Example sentencesExamples
- Well, gentlepeople, welcome to the new millennium.
- Ladies and gentlepeople of the reading audience: Commitment, as my title indicates, is a word that calls to my mind the cognitive equivalents of grinding teeth and fingernails-on-chalkboard.
- Hold down the forums for us, gentlepeople, and we'll see you when we get back.
- ‘I must say that I am pleased thus far with the progression of the archaeology project, gentlepeople,’ said the Mayor.
- This, ladies and gentlepeople is exactly how not to do a single.