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gent

/dʒɛnt/
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Plural:gents
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Adjective:gentlemanly
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1

An informal term for a man, especially one who is polite, chivalrous, or well-mannered; a gentleman.

Example

"The older gent at the end of the counter kindly offered to help carry our groceries."

2

British A men's public toilet or restroom (usually used in the plural form 'gents').

Example

"He excused himself from the table to find the gents before the main course arrived."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While primarily used as an informal clipping of 'gentleman', the plural form 'gents' is standard in British and Commonwealth English for a men's public lavatory.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the 16th century as a colloquial shortening of 'gentleman', which itself derives from Old French 'gentilz hom' (high-born man).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gent. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gent
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