English · Word Candidate

mister

/ˈmɪstə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: misters · mistering · mistered

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Alternative spelling of Mister, especially when used as a form of address without a name.

Noun

Examples

You may sit here, mister.

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

A man.

Noun

Examples

There are too many misters and not enough sisters up in this club tonight, for my taste.

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 3

Meaning · English

To address by the title of "mister".

Verb

Examples

1837-39, Charles Dickens, Oliver Twist “Hush! hush! Mr. Sikes,” said the Jew, trembling; “don’t speak so loud!” “None of your mistering,” replied the ruffian; “you always mean mischief when you come that. You know my name: out with it! I shan’t disgrace it when the time comes.”

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 4

Meaning · English

A device that makes or sprays mist.

Noun

Examples

Odessa D. uses a mister Sunday to fight the 106-degree heat at a NASCAR race in Fontana, California.

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).

Common questions

What does “mister” mean?

Alternative spelling of Mister, especially when used as a form of address without a name.

Is “mister” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.