missus

[mis-uhz, -uhs] / ˈmɪs əz, -əs /

NOUN

lady

Synonyms

STRONGEST

female girl woman

STRONG

adult broad dame gal mama matron mistress

WEAK

babe broad doll old lady old woman queen bee

Example Sentences

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The monster’s missus comes with as much narrative anticipation as Godot.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

"I said to my missus 'I'll never work at Piccadilly whilst Andy's there because his soul show was just excellent'".

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

"Me and my missus were both jumping around in our flat, it was great times," he remembered.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

It's becoming a hard watch now so I'm binging Traitors with the missus and the dog instead.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2025

Mam is sitting by the bed and the nurse is saying,You know, missus, this is very unusual.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt