Messrs.

American  

[mes-erz] / ˈmɛs ərz /

abbreviation

1. the plural of Mr.

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Messrs British  

/ ˈmɛsəz /

noun

1. the plural of Mr

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Etymology

Origin of Messrs

C18: abbreviation from French messieurs

Example Sentences

For more than 25 years, under the name Harriet Tubman, Messrs. Ross, Gibbs and Lewis have crafted a gorgeous balance of bombast and repose, and a distinctive approach to trio interplay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Messrs. Gibbs and Ross met on a Brooklyn street in 1983; years later, Mr. Gibbs joined Mr. Ross’s ensemble.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

And while Messrs. Bousquet, Devillard and Schaller, three French film critics, are undeniably in awe of their subject, they offer candid assessments of Mr. Scorsese’s choices over the years—both professional and personal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Messrs. Buschbacher and Conde are partners at the law firm Boyden Gray PLLC.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Thank heaven Messrs. Voce had sent my dress in time.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier