Messrs Meaning in English

word

US

ˈmɛsɝz

MESS-erz

UK

ˈmɛsəz

MESS-uhz

Definition

A formal way to address or refer to two or more men, usually in business letters. It is the plural of 'Mr.'.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in written business correspondence, very formal and rarely spoken. Usually appears as 'Messrs. Smith & Jones'. Not used for women or mixed groups—use 'Mmes.' or 'Sirs/Mesdames'. The period is sometimes omitted in British English: 'Messrs'.

• Spanish: señores (forma formal para varios hombres)
• Portuguese (BR): senhores (forma formal e comercial para vários homens)
• Portuguese (PT): senhores (forma formal e comercial para vários homens)
• Chinese (Simplified): 诸位先生（正式称呼几个男士）
• Chinese (Traditional): 諸位先生（正式稱呼幾位男士）
• Hindi: श्रीमान्‌गण (एक से अधिक पुरुषों के लिए औपचारिक संबोधन)
• Arabic: السادة (صيغة رسمية لجمع من الرجال)
• Bengali: মেসার্স
• Russian: господа
• Japanese: 諸氏（しょし） - メッサーズ
• Vietnamese: quý ông (trang trọng) - Messrs
• Korean: 메서스 - 여러 신사
• Turkish: beyler - Messrs
• Urdu: مسٹرز (رسمی)
• Indonesian: Tn. (singkatan dari Tuan-tuan) - Messrs

Example Sentences

The letter was addressed to Messrs Brown and Taylor.

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Messrs Johnson & Smith will arrive at 10 a.m.

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Please send the documents to Messrs Lee & Wong.

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Messrs Patel & Sons is a well-known company in Mumbai.

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You should address the package to Messrs Garcia, Ruiz, and Co.

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In formal letters, it's common to write 'Messrs' before a business name.

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