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Mrs

noun
MIS-iz/ˈmɪsɪz/

PluralMmes, Mesdames, MRSes

2 meanings of Mrs

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  1. 1
    titlenounabbreviation
    Short for Mistress, said like missus. It is the title you put before a married woman's last name.

    Mrs Patel teaches math at our school.

    We invited Mrs Garcia to the party.

    UsagePut it before a woman's last name: Mrs Patel. Say it like missus.

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  2. 2
    wifenouncolloquial
    A casual way to talk about your wife to other people, said as "the Mrs".

    I can't stay late tonight because the Mrs is cooking dinner.

    The Mrs and I went to the beach last weekend.

    UsageSay the Mrs, with the, when you talk about your wife to friends.

    Similarwife, missus

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Origin

It comes from the word "mistress."

Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 1 fact