mister
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a machine or bottle that sprays a very fine cloud of water.
n.a mechanical device designed to emit a fine spray or mist of liquid, often used in gardening or cooling systems.
Simple“I use a small mister to keep my tropical plants humid during the winter.”
In context“The outdoor café installed a high-pressure mister system to lower the ambient temperature for customers during the peak of the summer heat.”
Synonymssprayeratomizer - 02 C1 Advanced
v.to call a man 'mister' instead of using his name.
v.to address a person using the title 'mister', often implying a lack of familiarity or a specific social distance.
Simple“Don't you 'mister' me—we have been friends for twenty years.”
In context“The witness continued to mister the prosecutor throughout the cross-examination, maintaining a stiff and formal distance despite the lawyer's attempts at rapport.”