mister

1 of 2

noun (1)

mis·​ter ˈmi-stər How to pronounce mister (audio)
 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

mister

2 of 2

noun (2)

mist·​er ˈmi-stər How to pronounce mister (audio)
: a device for spraying a mist

Examples of mister in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The east plaza, near Doak Walker Plaza, will include vendors and cooling misters. Stefan Stevenson, Dallas News, 1 Sep. 2023 If the trees don’t provide enough shade, umbrellas cover the picnic tables, over a dozen fans create the feeling of a nice breeze and misters help keep guests cool. Haeven Gibbons, Dallas News, 28 June 2023 Summer Beer Fest: People attending the Summer Beer Fest on Saturday will get to enjoy many beers on tap and mister fans that organizers are placing throughout Main Street, Simon Meiners, a spokesperson for the event, said in a release. Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 28 July 2023 The seasonal Mexican seafood restaurant set up shop in a former garage behind Northeast Portland torta shop Güero, serving tuna tostadas, black cod flautas and tropical drinks to a parking lot patio kept cool by verdant plants and overhead misters. Mrussell, oregonlive, 20 July 2023 That means everything from fans and misters to frozen treats like ice pops for most animals and blood-sicles — frozen blood refreshments — for the carnivores, said Drew Foster, the zoo’s director of living collections. Nidhi Sharma, NBC News, 20 July 2023 Don't miss our expert recommendations for garden hoses, zero turn mowers and leaf blowers, as well as watering cans and plant misters to keep your indoor plants healthy. Dan Diclerico, goodhousekeeping.com, 9 June 2023 The Yard is open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Cadillac Pizza Pub — 112 S. Kentucky St. Advertisement At Cadillac Pizza Pub the outdoor patio is complete with fans in each corner, misters and a tarp that shades the entire area. Haeven Gibbons, Dallas News, 28 June 2023 The kit includes a plastic jar with a lid, chia seeds, wheatgrass seeds, potting mix, one plant mister, and river stones. Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2021 See More

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of mister was in 1551

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Cite this Entry

“Mister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mister. Accessed 21 Sep. 2023.

Kids Definition

mister

1 of 2 noun
mis·​ter ˈmis-tər How to pronounce mister (audio)
 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 How to pronounce mister (audio)
: 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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