noun
quartermaster
KWAWT-mahs-tuh
Quartermaster (noun) means a military officer responsible for supplying troops with food, clothing, fuel, and other equipment. Example: “The quartermaster arranged transport for the new supplies.”
noun
1
A military officer responsible for supplying troops with food, clothing, fuel, and other equipment.
"The quartermaster arranged transport for the new supplies."
"Every regiment relies on its quartermaster to keep things running."
2
A naval petty officer responsible for steering and signaling.
"The quartermaster kept the ship steady on its course."
"He served as quartermaster aboard the destroyer."
How to use quartermaster
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe person in charge of supplies and equipment for troops or a ship's crew.
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Word forms
- Plural
- quartermasters
- Third person singular
- quartermasters
- Past tense
- quartermastered
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The _____ arranged transport for the new supplies.
Etymology
From quarter + master, originally "master of quartering" — the officer in charge of housing troops.
Rhymes for quartermaster
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What does “quartermaster” mean?
The word “quartermaster” means a military officer responsible for supplying troops with food, clothing, fuel, and other equipment. In plain terms, the person in charge of supplies and equipment for troops or a ship's crew.
How do you pronounce “quartermaster”?
“Quartermaster” is pronounced KWAWT-mahs-tuh (/ˈk(w)ɔɹtɚˌmæstɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “quartermaster” in a sentence?
Here is “quartermaster” used in a sentence: “The quartermaster arranged transport for the new supplies.”
What part of speech is “quartermaster”?
“Quartermaster” is a noun.
How many meanings does “quartermaster” have?
“Quartermaster” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a military officer responsible for supplying troops with food, clothing, fuel, and other equipment.
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