as in husband
the male partner in a marriage
I'll check with the mister and see if we're free that weekend
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Create shallow birdbaths or misters to provide them with a water source.
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Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 26 Sep. 2024
The former will get your children soaked thanks to several sprinklers, misters, and a bucket of water—which dumps approximately every five minutes—and the latter?
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 1 Oct. 2024
In the meantime, remember to dress in loose, breathable layers (preferably with moisture-wicking materials), find shade when possible, and use cooling products like portable fans or water misters when out and about.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 31 July 2024
Because Amur leopards are accustomed to colder temperatures, Lisa's habitat features fans, misters and a waterfall to help keep her cool.
—Shafaq Patel, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024
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Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 26 Sep. 2024
The former will get your children soaked thanks to several sprinklers, misters, and a bucket of water—which dumps approximately every five minutes—and the latter?
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 1 Oct. 2024
In the meantime, remember to dress in loose, breathable layers (preferably with moisture-wicking materials), find shade when possible, and use cooling products like portable fans or water misters when out and about.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 31 July 2024
Because Amur leopards are accustomed to colder temperatures, Lisa's habitat features fans, misters and a waterfall to help keep her cool.
—Shafaq Patel, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for mister
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“Mister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mister. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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