maestro

noun

mae·​stro ˈmī-(ˌ)strō How to pronounce maestro (audio)
plural maestros or maestri ˈmī-ˌstrē How to pronounce maestro (audio)
: a master usually in an art
especially : an eminent composer, conductor, or teacher of music

Examples of maestro in a Sentence

a maestro of the violin
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Marchand, the maestro of the Panthers’ days-long Cup celebration, even nabbed a Dairy Queen endorsement. Stephen Conroy, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025 Tributes have been pouring in this past week for Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys co-founder and pop music maestro, following his death aged 82. Caroline Frost, Deadline, 15 June 2025 Across conquering the charts, winning major awards, and delivering heartfelt charity donations, BTS’ dance maestro has continued to shine brightly in the global spotlight. Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 But as much as King may be known as a maestro at horror—an inherently cinematic genre—his greatest talent is generating worlds that feel lived in. Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for maestro

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of maestro was in 1607

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“Maestro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maestro. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

maestro

noun
mae·​stro ˈmī-strō How to pronounce maestro (audio)
plural maestros or maestri -ˌstrē How to pronounce maestro (audio)
: 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

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