as in husband
the male partner in a marriage I'll check with the mister and see if we're free that weekend

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Recent Examples of mister In the meantime, remember to dress in loose, breathable layers (preferably with moisture-wicking materials), find shade when possible, and use cooling products like portable fans or water misters when out and about. Katie Camero, SELF, 31 July 2024 Because Amur leopards are accustomed to colder temperatures, Lisa's habitat features fans, misters and a waterfall to help keep her cool. Shafaq Patel, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024 Plus, the water droplets can concentrate the light on the grapes and burn them, so misters must be run until the sun sets to keep the droplets from collecting. Lauren Sommer, NPR, 9 Sep. 2024 In the summer months, tribal members, mostly living in mobile homes, stay cool with swamp coolers and outside misters. Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for mister 

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“Mister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mister. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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