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)

• hubby
• husband
• man
• old man

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

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

Weaver recommended installing intermittent misters and fans, such as the ones that are used at lines at Universal, to help cool visitors on Park Avenue during the summer months. —Tyler Williams, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2025

Cucumber and aloe help soothe skin, while the fine mister ensures the makeup on your face doesn't get disturbed. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024

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)"