noun

stationmaster

stay-shuhn-MAHS-tuh

Stationmaster (noun) means the person in charge of running a railway station. Example: “The stationmaster announced the delay over the loudspeaker.”

noun

The person in charge of running a railway station.

"The stationmaster announced the delay over the loudspeaker."

How to use stationmaster

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe person who manages and oversees a railway station.

Word forms

stationmasters plural

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The _____ announced the delay over the loudspeaker.

Etymology

A compound of station and master.

Synonyms

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station agent

Rhymes for stationmaster

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Frequently asked questions

What does “stationmaster” mean?

The word “stationmaster” means the person in charge of running a railway station. In plain terms, the person who manages and oversees a railway station.

How do you pronounce “stationmaster”?

“Stationmaster” is pronounced stay-shuhn-MAHS-tuh (/ˈsteɪʃənˈmɑːstə/ in IPA).

How do you use “stationmaster” in a sentence?

Here is “stationmaster” used in a sentence: “The stationmaster announced the delay over the loudspeaker.”

What part of speech is “stationmaster”?

“Stationmaster” is a noun.