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

Like a maestro whose true medium is the moment, she’s given us nothing to do but wait and find out. — Caryn Ganz, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026

Tequila Ocho was founded by legendary fifth-generation maestro tequilero Carlos Camarena and the late tequila ambassador Tomas Estes in 2008. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 July 2026

The Argentine maestro made his bow as an 18 year old and scored in a 6-0 win over Serbia and Montenegro. — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Two more assists for the maestro to go with the eight goals so far at this tournament. — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 15 July 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