MR
abbreviation
MR
1 American
Or
M.R.
mR
2
American
Or
mr
Mr.
3
American
[mis-ter]
/ ˈmɪs tər /
abbreviation
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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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Her artwork had been discussed with the ruling coalition in Brussels, including Bouchez's MR -- which did not block its set-up.
From Barron's ● Dec. 2, 2025
MR: Well, I think that the cheeriness, the friendliness, they’re kind of clothes, right?
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2025
MR headsets enable users to effortlessly view and interact with both the real world and 3D models integrated within it, using devices such as the Microsoft HoloLens 2 and the Meta Quest Pro.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 21, 2024
Here’s the Surge’s abbreviated summary of her lengthy opinion, though: MR.
From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2024
This was written on Mr. Browne’s chalkboard when we walked into English class for the last time: MR.
From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio
When the doctor uses a fluoroscope to see the thoracic organs in motion, the range is from 5 mR to 400 mR.
From Time Magazine Archive
At Oak Ridge, where nuclear physicists are so conscious of radiation hazards that they have done everything conceivable to reduce them, the skin exposure from a chest X ray is 10 mR.
From Time Magazine Archive
Finally, at 1:20 p.m., after two hours of delay, Mr. Gallant was able to get in to speak to Mr. Netanyahu.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Over the preceding few days, Mr. Halevi had asked tough questions about Mr. Gallant’s plan, but by this point he supported it wholeheartedly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
“OK, go form a unity government,” Mr. Gallant countered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Mr. Dermer listened, then turned back to his office, leaving Mr. Gallant in the reception area.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Turning into the alley were Mr. and Mrs. Kan, owners of the other watch shop on the street.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
The artwork, called I'm Mr Mercury, is anamorphic, meaning the image only resolves when viewed from a single marked spot about 65ft away.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
"Both Mr Kushner and Mr Witkoff are always welcome guests here, and we are glad to work with them," he said, describing them as "sincere".
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
In quashing their determination, Mr Justice McAlinden was scathing in his observations, referring to "sloppy procedures" and "shortcuts".
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
The villa they were staying in was vast and the interaction between the men and Mr Baptiste while inside the villa was limited.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
The butler, an imposing personage named Mr Tibbs, was in supreme command of all the palace servants and he did the best he could in the short time available.
From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
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