noun
schoolmaster
SKOOL-mas-tuhr
Schoolmaster (noun) means a male teacher, especially one in charge of a school or class. Example: “The schoolmaster rapped his desk for silence.”
noun
1
A male teacher, especially one in charge of a school or class.
"The schoolmaster rapped his desk for silence."
verb
1
To act like or work as a schoolmaster; to instruct in a strict, authoritative manner.
"He tends to schoolmaster his younger colleagues instead of just advising them."
How to use schoolmaster
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn older, somewhat formal word for a male teacher, often one who is strict or authoritative.
When to use it
Now sounds old-fashioned; "teacher" or "headteacher" is the standard modern term.
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Word forms
- Plural
- schoolmasters
- Third person singular
- schoolmasters
- Past tense
- schoolmastered
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Etymology
From Middle English skolemayster, a compound of school and master.
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What does “schoolmaster” mean?
The word “schoolmaster” means a male teacher, especially one in charge of a school or class. In plain terms, an older, somewhat formal word for a male teacher, often one who is strict or authoritative.
How do you pronounce “schoolmaster”?
“Schoolmaster” is pronounced SKOOL-mas-tuhr (/ˈskulˌmæstəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “schoolmaster” in a sentence?
Here is “schoolmaster” used in a sentence: “The schoolmaster rapped his desk for silence.”
What part of speech is “schoolmaster”?
Depending on how it is used, “schoolmaster” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “schoolmaster” come from?
The word “schoolmaster” comes from Middle English. From Middle English skolemayster, a compound of school and master.
How many meanings does “schoolmaster” have?
“Schoolmaster” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a male teacher, especially one in charge of a school or class.
