- r
- 1
plural R's, r's
the 18th letter of the English alphabet
—see also: three three (2)
2
1 AmE the written abbreviation of Republican Party: Steve Gunderson (R)2 the written abbreviation of rex or regina the Latin words for king or queen: Elizabeth R3 the written abbreviation of river, used especially on maps4 AmE used to show that a film may not be watched by children under 17
Longman dictionary of contemporary English. 2004.