mister

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noun (1)

mis·ter ˈmi-stər

for sense 1 ˌmi-stər,

or in rapid speech (ˌ)mis(t)

Synonyms of mister next

capitalized : mr.

—used sometimes in writing instead of Mr.

: 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

: husband

mister

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noun (2)

mist·er ˈmi-stər

: a device for spraying a mist

Examples of mister in a Sentence

Noun (1) I'll check with the mister and see if we're free that weekend

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Noun

Create shallow birdbaths or misters to provide them with a water source. —

Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 26 Sep. 2024 The former will get your children soaked thanks to several sprinklers, misters, and a bucket of water—which dumps approximately every five minutes—and the latter? —

Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 1 Oct. 2024 In the meantime, remember to dress in loose, breathable layers (preferably with moisture-wicking materials), find shade when possible, and use cooling products like portable fans or water misters when out and about. —

Katie Camero, SELF, 31 July 2024 Because Amur leopards are accustomed to colder temperatures, Lisa's habitat features fans, misters and a waterfall to help keep her cool. —

Shafaq Patel, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mister