noun
mister
MIS-tur/ˈmɪstər/
A title or form of address for a man.
The receptionist greets the visitor as Mister Harris.
Etymology
Latin magister named a person with authority, reflected in English master. Mister became a courtesy title before a man's name without retaining that claim of authority.
In context
should your name have a mister in front of it when your child is referring to you should it be a mr. shim should it be a mr. Germain
More examples
- Excuse me, mister, you dropped your wallet.
- She pronounced the title mister before saying his surname.
- The child politely addressed him as Mister Lee.
Forms
mister · misters
Similar words
- sir
- A respectful direct address rather than a title before a surname.