Messrs.
abbreviation
the plural of Mr.
Messrs.
American
[mes-erz]
/ ˈmɛs ərz /
abbreviation
Messrs
British
/ ˈmɛsəz /
noun
Etymology
Origin of Messrs
C18: abbreviation from French messieurs
Example Sentences
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On those songs, the percussive combination of Messrs. Hussain and Harland is striking—lively and festive on “Jai Ganga”; slyly grooving on “Tagore”; slow and alluring on “Bharati’s Dance, Tempo Divine.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Unhappily, he took one look at Messrs. Gill and Baker and walked away without a word.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
There’s a difference, as one might expect, watching the newcomers interact and witnessing seasoned performers like Messrs. Simmons and Welliver play off each other.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Even more striking is that Messrs. Trump and Mamdani agree on a good idea.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Messrs. Pinkerton & Co. deserve great credit...and have won additional laurels by the success which has crowned their efforts.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
When the building was finished, Ford paid for Messrs Ratcliffe and Troughton to go on a two-week holiday, sending the rural craftsmen on a sightseeing trip to the Niagara Falls.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2023
As such, Messrs Leclerc, Pérez and Sainz Jr have the opportunity to do damage – damage of the sort they can’t have anticipated – and they’ll fancy their chances here too.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 10, 2022
More of Messrs Trump and Kim's insults for fellow leaders can be found in our quiz of the week's news.
From BBC ● Dec. 6, 2019
Messrs Crane and Wu were among a large group of attorneys, economists, trade commissioners and professors slated to address a Federal Trade Commission consumer-protection hearing in Washington last week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2018
Haydn was feted by the likes of Messrs Darcy and Bingley rather than by the Bennets and Lucases.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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