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Noun (1)
I'll check with the mister and see if we're free that weekend
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Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 26 Sep. 2024
The former will get your children soaked thanks to several sprinklers, misters, and a bucket of water—which dumps approximately every five minutes—and the latter?
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 1 Oct. 2024
In the meantime, remember to dress in loose, breathable layers (preferably with moisture-wicking materials), find shade when possible, and use cooling products like portable fans or water misters when out and about.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 31 July 2024
Because Amur leopards are accustomed to colder temperatures, Lisa's habitat features fans, misters and a waterfall to help keep her cool.
—Shafaq Patel, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Create shallow birdbaths or misters to provide them with a water source.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 26 Sep. 2024
The former will get your children soaked thanks to several sprinklers, misters, and a bucket of water—which dumps approximately every five minutes—and the latter?
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 1 Oct. 2024
In the meantime, remember to dress in loose, breathable layers (preferably with moisture-wicking materials), find shade when possible, and use cooling products like portable fans or water misters when out and about.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 31 July 2024
Because Amur leopards are accustomed to colder temperatures, Lisa's habitat features fans, misters and a waterfall to help keep her cool.
—Shafaq Patel, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024
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“Mister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mister. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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mister
1 of 2 noun
mis·ter
ˈmis-tər 
for sense 1 ˌmis-tər
1
—used sometimes in writing instead of Mr.
2
: sir sense 2
—used without a name as a term of direct address of a man who is a stranger
hey, mister, do you want to buy a paper?
mister
2 of 2 noun
mist·er
ˈmis-tər
: a device for spraying a mist
Etymology
Noun
an altered form of master
Noun
2mist "to cover with a mist" and 2-er "one that does (a specified action)"
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