MR
abbreviation
MR
1 American
Or
M.R.
mR
2
American
Or
mr
Mr.
3
American
[mis-ter]
/ ˈmɪs tər /
abbreviation
Messrs
plural
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mister: a title of respect prefixed to a man's name or position.
Mr. Lawson; Mr. President.
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a title prefixed to a mock surname that is used to represent possession of a particular attribute, identity, etc., especially in an idealized or excessive way.
Mr. Democrat; Mr. Perfect; Mr. Macho.
Mr
1
British
/ ˈmɪstə /
noun
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a title used before a man's name or names or before some office that he holds
Mr Jones
Mr President
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(in military contexts) a title used in addressing a warrant officer, officer cadet, or junior naval officer
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a title placed before the surname of a surgeon
MR
2
British
abbreviation
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Master of the Rolls
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motivation(al) research
Usage
Plural word for Mr. The plural form of Mr. is Messrs., pronounced [ mes-erz ]. A similar change is made with Mrs., which becomes Mmes, pronounced [ mey-dahm, -dam ]. These irregular nouns’ plural forms derive directly from their original pluralization in French.
Etymology
Origin of Mr
C17: abbreviation of mister
Example Sentences
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Mr Justice Rooney said the adjournment will allow the inquest to "get it right" for Noah's mother Fiona and all interested parties at the hearing.
From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026
Mr Justice Rooney said the issue arising from the holiday arrangements had left the process in "uncharted waters".
From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026
"Our colleagues are plugging gaps, doing the impossible, working too many hours to back-fill, are experiencing burnout and ill health and have their private lives upended," Mr Kelly said.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
It was stated that the blood matched Mr Kerr's.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
Miss Honey felt confident that she would have no difficulty in convincing Mr and Mrs Wormwood that Matilda was something very special indeed.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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