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Mrs

Mrs

395 1.0
A title used before a married woman's surname or full name
  • noun
  • /ˈmɪsɪz/
  • UK
translation icon : señora
  • The teacher called on Mrs. Brown to share her thoughts on the topic.
  • Mr and Mrs
  • Mrs Chu
  • Mrs X's daughter

So that is over on my Instagram, Mrs Emily Norris.

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Examples

  • What advice could you give to Mrs. A in relation to her travel plans?

    Academic text (2012)

  • Members of the healthcare team involved in Mrs. Chu's case are debating what should be done next.

    Academic text (1998)

  • Only it's Mrs. Shaw now.

    The Manchurian Candidate (1962)

  • At one point, Mrs. X quit her job so they could qualify for financial support.

    Academic text (2012)

  • The following statement by Mrs. P makes more obvious their fear of getting involved in a conflict of interest.

    Academic text (2016)

  • Mrs Anderson was my teacher.

    A Man Called Otto (2022)

  • There, there, Mrs Judson, it's quite all right.

    The Great Mouse Detective (1986)

  • Please, Mrs Woodward, tell me what happened.

    Deadfall (2012)

  • Mrs. Wolff is very well, thank you.

    The Cobweb (1955)

  • The doctor who visits finds Mrs. X very unwell and dehydrated and arranges her admission to the hospital.

    Academic text (2012)

Synonyms

madame
vsMrs
  • Formal
36 4.7

A polite title people use for a woman in French, like Mrs

is the English title that specifically marks marital status before surname
bibi
vsMrs
  • Indian
14 9.1

A polite title for a woman used in South Asia to show respect

is the English title used before a married woman's surname in English usage
Dona
vsMrs
14 7.7

A word placed before a woman's first name in Spain to show respect, like Mrs

is the English title normally used before a married woman's surname
Senora
vsMrs
12 5.0

A title used to address a married woman in Spanish

is the English title typically placed before a married woman's surname
signora
vsMrs
2 8.4

A polite word used in Italy for a married woman like Mrs

is the English title used before a married woman's surname
Mrs.
vsMrs
  • Formal
1.0

A word used before a married woman's surname or full name

is the same title written without a terminal period

Surface Forms

Mrs singular
Mrs. singular

Etymology

Mrs is a short form of Mistress, a word that long ago meant 'a woman in charge of a household' and later became a respectful title for a married woman. Like Mr from Mister, which comes from 'master', Mrs became the female title, which is why we use it before a married woman's name.