missus
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
The monster’s missus comes with as much narrative anticipation as Godot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2026
"Me and my missus were both jumping around in our flat, it was great times," he remembered.
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2025
"Just then, Prince Andrei rocked up to Anna's joint. He was the pregnant sheila's hubby. Like his missus, he was pretty good looking himself."
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2025
"It can be for your kids and your missus, but for you, that's the start of training camp."
From BBC ● May 18, 2024
“Tie-up’s too tricky, and Carl was no slouch. Had to be, if he boarded at all, some kind of emergency, engine problem or something. Battery, that’s what his missus said. Carl had battery problems.”
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
All which Crabstick knew, and would often declare her missus to be "of all missuses the most slyest and least come-at-able."
From The Eustace Diamonds by Anthony Trollope
My wife and daughter are timid, and the servant girl takes after her missuses.
From The Lock and Key Library Classic Mystery and Detective Stories: Modern English by Egerton Castle
In rushed a host of peelers, With a sergeant at the head, Jaggard to every kitchen known, Of missuses the dread.
From Cambridge Pieces by Samuel Butler
My wife and daughter are timid, and the servant-girl takes after her missuses.
From The Queen of Hearts by Wilkie Collins
I shall be off, he’s sure to be out of temper; masters and missuses are always grumpy when they first get up.
From Three Hats A Farcical Comedy in Three Acts by Arthur Shirley
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word