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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Messrs. White and Moss-Bachrach and Ms. Edebiri have been the main ingredients over the course of “The Bear,” which refers to both Mr. White’s character and his eatery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Now Messrs. Trump and Vance sound as if they agree.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
Messrs. Duesterberg and Rough are senior fellows at the Hudson Institute.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
Messrs. Hargis and Kreitz decline to disclose the sticker price, though public budget documents suggest it is less than $500,000 a missile.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Lord Ingram flirted with Amy Eshton; Louisa played and sang to and with one of the Messrs. Lynn; and Mary Ingram listened languidly to the gallant speeches of the other.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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
A written result from the tribunal is expected 180 days after the suit is filed, and as Messrs Obi and Abubakar are expected to file separately, decisions will be given at different times.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2023
Messrs Cohen and Melich say Sears was not well run before Mr. Lampert arrived.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2018
Just checking in on Messrs Murray and Soares, and Jaziri and Albot have just broken and lead 6-5, serving for the first set.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 5, 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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