Mr

mis-ter · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A title used before a man's surname or full name.

  2. 2.

    A title used to address a man in a formal or polite way.

  3. 3.

    Used with a position or characteristic to describe a man.

Forms

plural: Messrs

Related words

Antonyms: Mrs, Ms
See also: Mrs, Ms, miss
Synonyms: mister, sir

Etymology

Abbreviation of "Mister," which is a weakened form of "Master." The title was originally used for men of rank or authority, but became a general honorific for all adult males. The abbreviation "Mr" became standard in the 18th century.