mister

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.

A civil protection officer handed out bottles of water and leaflets on how to behave in the extreme heat, standing in front of a 3,000-litre tanker feeding the mister and the crowds around it.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Another took a similar courteous tone: “Erica, queen of them all… please let the mister give it one more go!”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

So where am I supposed to check my lipstick, mister?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

He was the Duke of York and a prince when he moved in more than 20 years ago and now he's leaving as a plain old mister.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Roy said, “Please, mister, let me go. I was only feeding the owls.”

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen