mister

1 of 2

noun (1)

mis·​ter ˈmi-stər 

 for sense 1  ˌmi-stər,

 or in rapid speech  (ˌ)mis(t)

1

capitalized : mr.

—used sometimes in writing instead of Mr.

2

: sir

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

hey, mister, do you want to buy a paper

3

: husband

mister

2 of 2

noun (2)

mist·​er ˈmi-stər 

: a device for spraying a mist

Synonyms

Noun (1)

• husband

Examples of mister in a Sentence

Noun (1)

I'll check with the mister and see if we're free that weekend

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

There are fans and even a few misters especially in the ride queues, but some sun shades would be a very welcome addition. —Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 22 May 2025

Use an oil mister or a pastry brush to oil the plates, which will prevent the overuse of oil and keep excess oil from building up on the grid plates. —Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025

That’s your seat mister, linebacker and all, so prepare to [get] snugly! —Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025

Use an oil mister or a pastry brush to oil the plates, which will prevent the overuse of oil and keep excess oil from building up on the grid plates. —Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025

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

Rhymes for mister

• blister
• lyster
• sister
• twister
• resister
• resistor
• stepsister
• transistor

Kids Definition

mister

1 of 2 noun

mis·​ter ˈmis-tər 

 for sense 1  ˌmis-tər

1

—used sometimes in writing instead of Mr.

2

: 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)"