mɛsˈzɜːrzərz

Definitions

1. noun

a plural abbreviation for ‘Messieurs’, meaning ‘gentlemen’ or ‘men’, often used in formal or old-fashioned contexts.

“The company’s directors, Messrs. Smith, Johnson, and Williams, attended the meeting.”

2. noun

a shortened form of ‘Messieurs’ or ‘Messieurs les’, used in formal or business correspondence.

“Dear Messrs., we appreciate your interest in our product.”