Mr. Right

American  

noun

1. 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).

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Mr Right British  

noun

1. informal the man considered by a woman to be her perfect marriage partner

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Etymology

Origin of Mr. Right

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

I was catching a flight to New Jersey when I met Mr. Right.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Ms Naz said: “2022 was to be her year to live her wildest dreams. She wanted to buy her own home, find Mr Right and to have children. The future looked bright.”

From BBC

Bonding on the bumpy flight, the fast friends navigate competing traditions and affections on their respective ways to finding Mr. Right.

From Seattle Times

However, I sensed from the beginning that this was the only way I would find Mr. Right in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times