Mr. (US) or Brit Mr /ˈmɪstɚ/ noun
1 a — used as a title before the name of a man ▪ Mr. Doe ▪ How are you, Mr. Jones? ▪ Mr. John Doe — compare mister; see also messrs.
b — used as a title when speaking to a man who has an honored position or office ▪ “It's an honor to meet you, Mr. President/Chairman.” 2 a — used as part of a title for a man who has won a contest ▪ Mr. Universe
b — used to refer to a man who is very successful and famous for a particular activity (such as a sport) or who has a particular quality ▪ He came to be known as Mr. Baseball. ▪ She thinks her boyfriend is Mr. Wonderful. [=she thinks her boyfriend is wonderful]
b — used as a title when speaking to a man who has an honored position or office ▪ “It's an honor to meet you, Mr. President/Chairman.”
b — used to refer to a man who is very successful and famous for a particular activity (such as a sport) or who has a particular quality ▪ He came to be known as Mr. Baseball. ▪ She thinks her boyfriend is Mr. Wonderful. [=she thinks her boyfriend is wonderful]
