Messrs.

American

[mes-erz] / ˈmɛs ərz /

abbreviation

the plural of Mr.

Messrs British

/ ˈmɛsəz /

noun

the plural of Mr

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Etymology

Origin of Messrs

C18: abbreviation from French messieurs

Example Sentences

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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

But the analogy is relevant in a way Messrs. Levine and Netanyahu miss.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Prior lawsuits Messrs. Edwards and Boies brought against JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank yielded some $360 million in settlements, of which around 30% went to them for attorney fees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Messrs. Lynton and Steiner recount their own errors in judgment and tap their impressive Rolodexes to learn about others’ mistakes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Messrs. Pinkerton & Co. deserve great credit...and have won additional laurels by the success which has crowned their efforts.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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