Dr
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Drs
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Doctor, a title used before a doctor's name or surname (Dr Jane Doe, Dr Doe)
Noun
Examples
The defenders, Drs Smith and Lowe, ought not to have detained the pursuer in their said asylum.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
drive, used in street names
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Debit.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Dr” mean?
Doctor, a title used before a doctor's name or surname (Dr Jane Doe, Dr Doe)
Is “Dr” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.