gentleman

Universal Words 1 [C] a man who is polite and well educated, who has excellent manners and always behaves well: Thank you-you're a real gentleman. * He's no gentleman! compareLADY 2 [C, often pl.] (formal) used to address or refer to a man, especially sb you do not know: Ladies and gentlemen! Can I have your attention, please? * Gentlemen of the jury! * Can I help you, gentlemen? * There's a gentleman to see you. HELPNOTE In more informal speech, you could say: Can I help you? * There's someone to see you. 3 (old-fashioned) a man from a high social class, especially one who does not need to work: a country gentleman * a gentleman farmer (= one who owns a farm, but does no physical work) IDIOMS see LEISURE