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Messrs

Messrs

3 8.5
A formal short title placed before the names of two or more men
  • noun
  • /ˈmɛsərz/
  • Formal
translation icon : Señores
  • The event was attended by various dignitaries, including Messrs. Adams, Carter, and Johnson.
  • Messrs. Abrams
  • Messrs. Bush

Examples

  • Messrs Middleton, Hart, Rusbridger, and Wakeling, if you'd follow me.

    Living (2022)

  • In the meeting, we discussed the proposal presented by Messrs. Taylor and Robinson.

  • Messrs. K and H. assure the public

    Across the Universe (2007)

  • Messrs. K and H assure the public Their production will be second to none

    Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978)

  • Messrs Bialystock and Bloom, I presume?

    The Producers (1968)

  • The thing that is undersold about this year's edition of the Ducks is that this is the best defense that Messrs. Aliotti and Kelly have had since they've been together.

    Blog text (28)

  • Interestingly, the report presented today to PM Gillard was by Messrs. Steffen, an academic originally from the US, and Climate Commissioner Flannery.

    Blog text (15)

  • Messrs. Havemeyer, Potter and Jameson are placed on probation for suspicion of ungentlemanly conduct.

    Scent of a Woman (1992)

  • Messrs. Smith and Jones will be joining us for dinner tonight.

Synonyms

messieurs
vsMessrs
  • Formal
8.7

A polite way to address two or more men

is a written abbreviation placed before the names of two or more men

Surface Forms

Messrs singular

Etymology

The word Messrs is a formal written plural of Mr. used before the names of two or more men. It comes from the French messieurs, the plural of monsieur, and was a short way to write 'Misters', so when you see Messrs it means more than one 'Mister'.