noun
Uncommon
headmaster
HEHD-mahs-tuh
Headmaster (noun) means a man who is the head teacher in charge of running a school. Example: “The headmaster addressed the whole school at morning assembly.”
noun
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A man who is the head teacher in charge of running a school.
"The headmaster addressed the whole school at morning assembly."
How to use headmaster
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe male head of a school.
UK vs US
Common in British schools; American English more often uses "principal."
Common pairings
the headmaster's office
appointed headmaster
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Word forms
- Plural
- headmasters
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Etymology
A compound of head and master, denoting the person at the "head" of the teaching staff.
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Rhymes for headmaster
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What does “headmaster” mean?
The word “headmaster” means a man who is the head teacher in charge of running a school. In plain terms, the male head of a school.
How do you pronounce “headmaster”?
“Headmaster” is pronounced HEHD-mahs-tuh (/ˈhɛdˌmæstɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “headmaster” in a sentence?
Here is “headmaster” used in a sentence: “The headmaster addressed the whole school at morning assembly.”
What part of speech is “headmaster”?
“Headmaster” is a noun.
Is “headmaster” a common word?
“Headmaster” is an uncommon word in modern English.
