maestro

noun

mae·​stro ˈmī-(ˌ)strō 

plural maestros or maestri ˈmī-ˌstrē 

: a master usually in an art

especially : an eminent composer, conductor, or teacher of music

Synonyms of maestro

• expert
• master
• virtuoso
• scholar
• adept
• wizard
• guru
• artist

Examples of maestro in a Sentence

a maestro of the violin

Recent Examples on the Web

The premiere is easy enough to grasp, as the horror maestro has connected his disparate novels and stories for decades — sometimes explicitly, sometimes with just an Easter egg. — Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026

Cinematographer Jai Ip frames early scenes in anamorphic wide shots that emphasize depth and space around the characters and recall the work of Hong Kong maestro Johnnie To. — Jake Cole, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026

That’s nothing new around the league with peak Aaron Rodgers, a four-time league MVP, propped up as a maestro with elite ability to orchestrate an entire offense through an extended play. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Their squad was boosted with the signing of Manchester City legend Kevin De Bruyne over the summer, but the Italian giants are yet to hand the midfield maestro his first start. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, master, from Latin magister — more at master

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

maestro

noun

mae·​stro ˈmī-strō 

plural maestros or maestri -ˌstrē 

: a master of an art and especially of music

Etymology

from Italian maestro, literally "master," from Latin magister "master, one who holds a higher political office" — related to magistrate, master