mister

mis-ter · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A title used before a man's surname or full name as a polite form of address.

  2. 2.

    An informal way to address a man whose name is not known.

Forms

plural: misters

Related words

Antonyms: miss, missus
See also: master, mister, sir
Synonyms: Mr, sir

Etymology

Weakened form of master, used as a title of courtesy for men.