Mister

See also: mister and míster

English

Etymology

See mister.

Pronunciation

  • enPR: mĭsʹ-tər, IPA(key): /ˈmɪstəɹ/
  • (UK) IPA(key): [ˈmɪstə(ɹ)]
  • (US) IPA(key): [ˈmɪstɚ]
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -ɪstə(r)
  • Homophones: Mr., mister

Noun

Mister (plural Misters)

  1. General title or respect of an adult male.
    This is Mister Smith, assistant to the President.
  2. Official title of a military man, usually anyone below rank of captain.
  3. Official form of address of a president of a nation.
    Mister President
  4. Formal address to any official of an organization.
    Mister Secretary
    Mister Treasurer
    Mister Attorney
    Mister Justice
  5. A warrant officer or cadet in the United States Military Academy at West Point.
  6. An informal title used before a nickname or other moniker.
    Mister Suave
    Mister Baseball

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