- a conventional title of respect for a man, prefixed to the name and to certain official designations (usually written as the abbreviation Mr.).
- sir (used in direct address and not followed by the name of the man addressed): Mister, is this your umbrella?
- a title prefixed to a mock surname that is used to represent possession of a particular attribute, identity, etc.: Mister Know-it-all.
- the informal or social title used in addressing a military warrant officer or any naval officer below the rank of commander.
- (especially in military schools and colleges)
- a term of respect used by cadets in addressing upperclassmen: used with surname.
- a term of disparagement used by upperclassmen in addressing cadets: Mister, tuck in that shirttail!
- husband: You and the mister staying long?
- to address or speak of as “mister” or “Mr.”
- a spray, nozzle, or similar device for misting plants.
- an informal form of address for a man
- navy
- the official form of address for subordinate or senior warrant officers
- the official form of address for all officers in a merchant ship, other than the captain
- the official form of address used by the commanding officer to his officers, esp to the more junior
- the form of address for a surgeon
- the form of address for officials holding certain positions
- to call (someone) mister
- the full form of Mr
