Definition

1. Noun:
   • A title used before a man's surname or full name: "Mr." is a courtesy title used to address or refer to an adult man, typically in formal or polite contexts. It does not indicate marital status.

Usage

• "Mr." is used as a title of respect before a man's family name (e.g., Mr. Smith) or his full name (e.g., Mr. John Smith).
• It is commonly used in written correspondence, formal introductions, and professional settings.
• It is always written with a capital 'M' and a period in American English (Mr.). In British English, the period is often omitted (Mr).

Examples

• Noun:
  • Please welcome our guest speaker, Mr. Johnson.
  • The letter was addressed to Mr. David Lee.
  • Good morning, Mr. Chairman.

Advanced Usage

• "Mr. + [Professional Title]": Sometimes used in combination with a professional title, though "Mr." is often dropped in such cases.
  • Mr. President, the delegation has arrived. (Used in direct address to a person holding the title.)
• "Mr. + [Place Name]": Informally used to refer to a man famously associated with a place or thing.
  • He's known as Mr. Baseball in this town.

Variants and Related Words

• Mister (n): The full word from which "Mr." is derived. It is used less formally, sometimes in direct address (e.g., "Listen here, mister!").
• Messrs. (n): The plural form of "Mr.", an abbreviation of the French "Messieurs". It is used before a list of men's names, often in formal business contexts (e.g., Messrs. Smith, Jones, and Brown).

Synonyms

• Sir: A polite form of address for a man, used independently or with a name (e.g., Yes, sir; Sir John).
• Gentleman: A formal term referring to a man, often used in the plural for an audience (e.g., Ladies and gentlemen).

Related Phrases

• Mr. Right: An idiomatic expression for the ideal future husband or perfect romantic partner for a woman.
  • She's still waiting to meet Mr. Right.
• Mr. Nice Guy: An idiomatic expression for a man who is consistently pleasant, agreeable, or passive, sometimes implying he is not assertive.
  • Don't be such a Mr. Nice Guy; you need to stand up for yourself.

Noun

1. a form of address for a man