Mr. Right
noun
a man who is viewed as an ideal romantic partner or potential spouse (sometimes used with Miss, Ms., or Mrs. instead of Mr. when referring to a female).
Mr. Right
Americannoun
Mr Right
British
noun
Etymology
Origin of Mr. Right
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Considering that young conservative men outnumber young conservative women, one would think it shouldn’t be so hard to find a Mr. Right who is also Mr. Right Wing.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
A quick flick through the guide shows a plethora of dating or romance-centric shows, including a popular reality show called Hello, Mr. Right, where contestants seek to find their perfect match.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2024
Bonding on the bumpy flight, the fast friends navigate competing traditions and affections on their respective ways to finding Mr. Right.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 7, 2023
Can Mo work past his fears, faith-related conflicts and ingrained notions and open his heart to Mr. Right?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2021
“At first Trucho didn’t exactly think you’d be Mr. Right for this particular moment in that particular town, all things considered.”
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
The 20-year-old, from Kettering, Northamptonshire, signed a record deal earlier this year and her new single - Mr Right - is a joint release with the American superstar.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2023
“In the end, it all averages out. Maybe Mr Right will come along one day, eh?”
From Nature ● Feb. 14, 2017
The reason I am single is quite simple - I have yet to come across my Mr Right.
From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2014
While the numbers are unclear, giving birth in America is now so commonplace that it was the subject of a hit romantic comedy movie, "Finding Mr Right", released in China in March.
From Reuters ● Sep. 22, 2013
Till Mr Right comes along, then meet once in a blue moon.
From Ulysses by James Joyce
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a wordDefinitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
