Mr. Right

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).

Mr Right

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mr. Right¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

“Please, God, bring me a best friend who I think is hot,” she sings, somehow, in the electro-trappy “Wish List,” which recounts all the hoping and dreaming she did before she finally met Mr. Right; “Wood,” a kind of kiddie-disco number that sounds like Martin was aiming it for the “Trolls” movie franchise, exults in the erotic thrill of a guy brandishing “new heights of manhood.”

From Los Angeles Times

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

I wasn’t at all ready to find Mr. Right and was intimidated by the prospect of even finding Mr. Right Now.

From Los Angeles Times

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