Mr. Right

noun

: a man who would make the perfect husband

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Mr. Right was in 1796

Dictionary Entries Near Mr. Right

M roof

Mr. Right

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Cite this Entry

“Mr. Right.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mr.%20Right. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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