mister

¹

[ mis-ter ]

noun

1. Mister, a conventional title of respect for a man, prefixed to the name and to certain official designations (usually written as the abbreviation Mr. ).
2. Informal. sir (used in direct address and not followed by the name of the man addressed):

   Mister, is this your umbrella?

3. Mister, a title prefixed to a mock surname that is used to represent possession of a particular attribute, identity, etc.:

   Mister Know-it-all.

4. the informal or social title used in addressing a military warrant officer or any naval officer below the rank of commander.
5. (especially in military schools and colleges)
   1. a term of respect used by cadets in addressing upperclassmen: used with surname.
   2. a term of disparagement used by upperclassmen in addressing cadets:

      Mister, tuck in that shirttail!

6. Older Use. husband:

   You and the mister staying long?

verb (used with object)

1. to address or speak of as “mister” or “Mr.”

mister

²

[ mis-ter ]

noun

1. a spray, nozzle, or similar device for misting plants.

mister

¹

/ ˈmɪstə /

noun

1. an informal form of address for a man
2. navy
   1. the official form of address for subordinate or senior warrant officers
   2. the official form of address for all officers in a merchant ship, other than the captain
   3. navy the official form of address used by the commanding officer to his officers, esp to the more junior
3. the form of address for a surgeon
4. the form of address for officials holding certain positions

   mister chairman

verb

1. informal.
   tr to call (someone) mister

Mister

²

/ ˈmɪstə /

noun

1. the full form of Mr

Word History and Origins

Origin of mister¹

First recorded in 1545–55; variant of master

Origin of mister²

First recorded in 1970–75; mist + -er ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of mister¹

C16: variant of master

Example Sentences

On the new season of the PBS children’s series, debuting Aug. 14, fans of ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ will recognize the latest addition to the cast.

From Los Angeles Times

The latter, from husband and wife duo Mister & Mischief, takes its cues from works such as “Encyclopedia Brown” and “Nancy Drew,” casting adults in the role of kid detectives.

From Los Angeles Times

She went on to travel throughout the United States and around the world, appearing on preschool TV shows including “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” and “Barney & Friends.”

From Los Angeles Times

O'Donnell went on to create the TV drama “Mister Sterling” as well as playing a recurring role in HBO's “Big Love.”

From Salon

Legendary L.A. artist Mister Cartoon was as surprised as anyone to see Dodgers players wearing his clown masks as they celebrated after beating the Mets to reach the World Series.

From Los Angeles Times