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- DictionaryMrs/ˈmɪsɪz/
noun
- 1. the title used before a surname or full name to address or refer to a married woman without a higher or honorific or professional title: "Mrs Sally Jones"
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Oct 7, 2022 · Mr. and Mrs. are contractions of Mister and Missus, used to show respect to men and women. Learn about their origin, usage, and gender-neutral options for different contexts.
The meaning of MRS. is —used as a conventional title of courtesy except when usage requires the substitution of a title of rank or an honorific or professional title before a married woman's surname.
Mrs is a title for a married woman, used before her family name or full name. Learn how to use Mrs in different contexts, such as expressing typicality or representing a quality, activity, or place.
a title of respect prefixed to the surname or full name of a married woman: Mrs. Jones; Mrs. Susan Jones. a title prefixed to a mock surname that is used to represent possession of a particular attribute, identity, etc., especially in an idealized or excessive way: Mrs. Punctuality.
Mrs. ( American English) [1] or Mrs ( British English; [2] [3] standard English pronunciation: / ˈmɪsɪz / ⓘ MISS-iz) is a commonly used English honorific for women, usually for those who are married and who do not instead use another title or rank, such as Doctor, Professor , President, Dame, etc.
Mrs is a title used before the name of a married woman in British English, or before the name of a woman who is married or has been married in American English. Learn the origin, pronunciation, usage and examples of 'Mrs' and its alternative 'Ms'.
The meaning of MESDAMES is plural of madam; or of madame; or of mrs..
