MR
abbreviation
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MR
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M.R.
mR
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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
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Well, one thing is certain after this, mr. trump.
From New York Times • Apr. 13, 2018
Whose up next "mr. I'm doing Gods work " Lloyd Blankfein?
From New York Times • Sep. 15, 2016
Praying for his family. samgamgee words well said, mr. klein. grateful for your honesty. grateful for your risking to be with him in those difficult last days.
From Time • Apr. 7, 2013
My bad…Don’t make me repeat myself mr. lecturer.
From Forbes • Sep. 26, 2012
Olly: jesus. is there a girl on this planet who doesn't love mr. darcy Madeline: All girls love Mr. Darcy?
From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon
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