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tər/
a title used before the family name or full name of a man who
has no other title,
or when talking to man who holds a particular official position:
Mr. Jones/Mr. David Jones
We're looking for a Mr. (= a man called) George Smith.
It's an honour to have you here today, Mr. President.
/sɜːr/
used as a formal and polite way of speaking to a man,
especially one who you are providing a service to or who is in a position of
authority:
Would you like to see the menu, sir?
"Did you hear what I said?" "Yes, Sir."
sometimes used by children to address or refer to teachers who are men:
Can I go to the toilet room, sir?
/ˈmɪs.ɪz/