mister

1 of 2

noun (1)

mis·ter ˈmi-stər

for sense 1 ˌmi-stər

or in rapid speech (ˌ)mis(t)

Synonyms of mister

Mister : mr.

—used sometimes in writing instead of Mr.

: sir

—used without a name as a generalized term of direct address of a man who is a stranger

Hey, mister, do you know the time?

: husband

mister

2 of 2

noun (2)

mist·er ˈmi-stər

: a device for spraying a mist

Synonyms of mister

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Noun (1)

husband

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Examples of mister in a Sentence

Noun (1) I'll check with the mister and see if we're free that weekend

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Noun

Staying safe Even with the relief of water misters, the heat stroke remains a risk in high temperatures. — Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026 To hear neighbors tell it, the deodorizers, misters and other efforts to mitigate the issues aren’t enough. — Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 The event is free, but a $20 VIP tickets buys you some extras, including a shadey sitting area, cooling misters and a bag of snacks. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 July 2026 People try to cool down by standing in front of a mister spraying cool water during a heat wave in Rome near the Colosseum on June 26, 2026. — Leigh Kiniry, CBS News, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mister

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

alteration of master entry 1

Noun (2)

mist entry 2 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1551, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mister was in 1551

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mister

1 of 2 noun

mis·ter ˈmis-tər

for sense 1 ˌmis-tər

—used sometimes in writing instead of Mr.

: sir sense 2

—used without a name as a term of direct address of a man who is a stranger

hey, mister, do you want to buy a paper?

mister

2 of 2 noun

mist·er ˈmis-tər

: a device for spraying a mist

Etymology

Noun

an altered form of master

Noun

²mist "to cover with a mist" and ²-er "one that does (a specified action)"

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