Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
messrs
noun
/ˈmɛs.əs/
Definition
A title used before the names of men, particularly when addressing or referring to them in a formal manner.
Examples
- The letter was addressed to Messrs Smith and Johnson.
- We are pleased to inform Messrs that their application has been approved.
- Messrs Brown and Grey are attending the conference this weekend.
Meaning
The term ‘messrs’ is a French abbreviation for ‘messieurs’, which means ‘gentlemen’ in English. It is commonly used in formal letters to address a group of men.
Synonyms
- gentlemen
- misters
- gentlemen’s prefix
