variants
or British Mrs
ˈmɪsəz
1
a
—used as a title for a married woman
Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Jane Smith
Mrs. Robert Smith [=the wife of Robert Smith]
b
—used as a title when speaking to a married woman who holds an honored position or office
"It's an honor to meet you, Mrs. [=(more commonly) Madam] President/Chairman."
2
a
—used as part of a title for a married woman who has won a contest
Mrs. America
b
—used to refer to a married woman who is very successful and famous for a particular activity (such as a sport) or who has a particular quality
She has come to be known as Mrs. Golf.
He thinks his wife is Mrs. Wonderful. [=he thinks his wife is wonderful]
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“Mrs..” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/Mrs.. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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