Phrase guide

Mr. and Mrs.

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A title used for a married couple before their shared surname or (dated) before the name of the husband.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
  • Mr. and Mrs. John Smith.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: M. et Mme — Title of a married couple
  • German: Hr. und Fr. — Title of a married couple
  • Japanese: 夫妻 (fusai) — Title of a married couple
  • Japanese: 夫婦 (fūfu) — Title of a married couple
  • Polish: państwo — Title of a married couple