manager

noun

man·​ag·​er ˈma-ni-jər 

: one that manages: such as

a

: a person who conducts business or household affairs

He was promoted to manager last month.

b

: a person whose work or profession is management

c(1)

: a person who directs a team or athlete

the manager of a baseball team

(2)

: a student who in scholastic or collegiate sports supervises equipment and records under the direction of a coach

managership

ˈma-ni-jər-ˌship 

noun

Synonyms of manager

• executive
• administrator
• director
• superintendent
• supervisor
• administrant

Examples of manager in a Sentence

I'd like to speak to the manager, please.

He was promoted to manager last year.

The team's general manager acquired five new players for the upcoming season.

The manager decided to change pitchers in the eighth inning.

The actress recently fired her manager.

Recent Examples on the Web

All three hits came Michael Lorenzen, who Italy manager Francisco Cervelli originally announced as the team’s starter for the semifinal before changing course and having Aaron Nola begin the game on the mound. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026

Although some information about board of managers applicants has been released, details on superintendent candidates have mostly remained under wraps. —Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026

The service At the Rosewood Bangkok, the team is a mix of local talent and seasoned managers imported from Rosewood properties elsewhere. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026

Cunningham's first free agent signings as general manager of the Falcons share the desire for a fresh start. —CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing manager

• account manager
• city manager
• co-manager
• floor manager
• stage manager
• sub-manager
• town manager

Rhymes for manager

• tanager

Kids Definition

manager

noun

man·​ag·​er ˈman-ij-ər 

1

: a person who manages especially a business or household affairs

2

: a person who directs a team or an athlete

managerial

ˌman-ə-ˈjir-ē-əl 

adjective

Legal Definition

manager

noun

1

: a person who manages a business or organization

2

: a member of the House of Representatives who acts as a prosecutor at the Senate trial in an impeachment proceeding see also impeach

3

: conferee