MS
/ˈmɪz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: MSes · Mss
Sense 1
Meaning · English
M/S: Initialism of motor ship.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Title used before an adult woman's name or surname, especially when it is not desired or possible to indicate her marital status with Miss or Mrs.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Danh hiệu dùng trước tên hoặc họ của phụ nữ trưởng thành
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Noun
Examples
Ms Jane Doe, Ms. Roe
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 “MS” mean?
M/S: Initialism of motor ship.
Is “MS” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.