noun
meister
MYS-tuh
Meister (noun) means an expert or master of a particular skill or craft. Example: “He's become something of a barbecue meister among his friends.”
noun
1
An expert or master of a particular skill or craft.
"He's become something of a barbecue meister among his friends."
How to use meister
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who has mastered a skill, often used half-jokingly as a suffix (e.g. "spreadsheet meister").
When to use it
Often used informally, sometimes attached to another word for comic effect.
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Word forms
- Plural
- meisters
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Etymology
Borrowed from German Meister ("master"), from Latin magister — making it a doublet of "master," "mister," and "maestro."
Rhymes for meister
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What does “meister” mean?
The word “meister” means an expert or master of a particular skill or craft. In plain terms, someone who has mastered a skill, often used half-jokingly as a suffix (e.g. "spreadsheet meister").
How do you pronounce “meister”?
“Meister” is pronounced MYS-tuh (/ˈmaɪ̯stə(r)/ in IPA).
How do you use “meister” in a sentence?
Here is “meister” used in a sentence: “He's become something of a barbecue meister among his friends.”
What part of speech is “meister”?
“Meister” is a noun.
Where does the word “meister” come from?
The word “meister” comes from Latin. Borrowed from German Meister ("master"), from Latin magister — making it a doublet of "master," "mister," and "maestro.".
