mister

[ mis-ter ]

/ ˈmɪs tər /

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noun

(initial capital letter) a conventional title of respect for a man, prefixed to the name and to certain official designations (usually written as the abbreviation Mr.).

Informal. sir (used in direct address and not followed by the name of the man addressed):Mister, is this your umbrella?

(initial capital letter) a title prefixed to a mock surname that is used to represent possession of a particular attribute, identity, etc.: Mister Know-it-all.

the informal or social title used in addressing a military warrant officer or any naval officer below the rank of commander.

(especially in military schools and colleges)

a term of respect used by cadets in addressing upperclassmen: used with surname.
a term of disparagement used by upperclassmen in addressing cadets: Mister, tuck in that shirttail!

Older Use. husband: You and the mister staying long?

verb (used with object)

to address or speak of as “mister” or “Mr.”

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Origin of mister

First recorded in 1545–55; variant of master

Words nearby mister

mistal, Mistassini, mistbow, mistcoat, misteach, mister, Mister Charlie, misterioso, mistflower, misthink, Misti

Other definitions for mister (2 of 2)

mister²

[ mis-ter ]

/ ˈmɪs tər /

noun

a spray, nozzle, or similar device for misting plants.

Origin of mister

mist + -er¹

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How to use mister in a sentence

On the west side, the Palm Springs side, are money-green golf courses, misters spraying from palm trees, wide, gorgeously paved roads, and a concert series called Splash House that features a poolside stage.
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Best of all, this fan comes with a built-in mister and 17-millimeter water reservoir, which can produce a steady stream of gentle mist for ten minutes at a time.
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These come with peel-and-stick labels so you don’t mix up what’s what, and they have both jet and mister spray settings.
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Some gay apps, like the newer Mister, have not subscribed to the community/tribe model.
Grindr’s Trans Dating Problem|David Levesley|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST

Carl Sandler, who founded Mister in 2012, previously founded Daddyhunt.com and worked at Gay.com.
Grindr’s Trans Dating Problem|David Levesley|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Mister Ham in need of cash: That is something a lot of people will not believe.
The Stacks: Sell the Overcoat, Keep the Dignity|Paul Hemphill|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And this week it was Mister Ham, General Delivery, United States.
The Stacks: Sell the Overcoat, Keep the Dignity|Paul Hemphill|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Maybe you need a good overcoat for Christmas,” Mister Ham was saying.
The Stacks: Sell the Overcoat, Keep the Dignity|Paul Hemphill|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He forgot the great doctrine of humility, and declared that "Mister" Weston should have the volume that very night.
The Soldier of the Valley|Nelson Lloyd
Mister, I say, I don't suppose you don't know of nobody who don't want to hire nobody to do nothing, don't you?
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
Look at dat picture, mister, you see you can't tell her from a white woman.
Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States|Various
I sure would be disappointed, Mister Welborn, if you didn't have a lot of clean snow.
David Lannarck, Midget|George S. Harney
Cash my check for three hundred dollars and meet my podner, Mister Welborn.
David Lannarck, Midget|George S. Harney

British Dictionary definitions for mister (1 of 2)

mister

/ (ˈmɪstə) sometimes capital /

noun

an informal form of address for a man

navy

the official form of address for subordinate or senior warrant officers
the official form of address for all officers in a merchant ship, other than the captain
US navy the official form of address used by the commanding officer to his officers, esp to the more junior

British the form of address for a surgeon

the form of address for officials holding certain positionsmister chairman

verb

(tr) informal to call (someone) mister

Word Origin for mister

C16: variant of master

British Dictionary definitions for mister (2 of 2)

Mister

/ (ˈmɪstə) /

noun

the full form of Mr

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