Messrs.

American

[mes-erz] / ˈmɛs ərz /

abbreviation

the plural of Mr.

Messrs British

/ ˈmɛsəz /

noun

the plural of Mr

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Etymology

Origin of Messrs

C18: abbreviation from French messieurs

Example Sentences

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Messrs. Dutkiewicz and Rosenberg sensibly argue that a vast modern society can only be fed safely and affordably by means of an efficient, industrial-scale food-production apparatus—which is exactly what we are fortunate to have.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

And while Messrs. Bousquet, Devillard and Schaller, three French film critics, are undeniably in awe of their subject, they offer candid assessments of Mr. Scorsese’s choices over the years—both professional and personal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Messrs. Baron and Myerson showed this intuition is completely wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Messrs. Lord and Miller are confident enough to aim high, with a sweeping, emotional payoff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 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

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