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schoolmaster

noun

Definition of schoolmaster

as in teacher

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Recent Examples of schoolmaster English schoolmaster Henry Watson Fowler (1858-1933) and his brother, the writer Francis George Fowler (1871-1918), devoted their lives to encouraging us to write more clearly and directly. — Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025 See Episode 5, where the killer frames a schoolmaster’s murder as suicide within a locked room, the laughably lazy explanation for which wouldn’t appear out of place in a pantomime. — Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2025 On the other side of the room, a wooden schoolmaster’s desk is another cherished piece. — Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 20 June 2024 In the tiny community of Baile Beag, lessons bend to the hedge teacher’s whim—and, in this case, the white-bearded schoolmaster Hugh (Seán McGinley) loves the classics. — Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2023 See All Example Sentences for schoolmaster

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Noun

Hal spent much of the past decade in jail (which is to say, human jail) while John, rejecting the Green Lantern ring, sent it to former gym teacher Guy Gardenerer — seen in last year’s Superman film, and now on billboards for cheap energy drinks.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
The School Board’s decision to dedicate 90% of these referendum dollars directly to teachers, education professionals and frontline support staff recognizes where our priorities should be.

— Roberto Fernandez III, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of teacher

Noun

William and Kate Middleton were seen walking across the schoolyard with their son before greeting the headmaster and provost.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026
During that time, Prince George will adhere to the historic institution’s dress code, in which the contemporary incarnation was established by Anthony Chenevix-Trench, who served the school as headmaster from 1964 to 1970.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of headmaster

Noun

Pernkopf was a Nazi functionary who became dean of the medical faculty in 1938 and rector of the university in 1943.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
The Rectory As the name suggests, The Rectory was originally home to the rector of nearby All Saints’ Church and his 14 children.

— Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026

Definition of rector

Noun

And the former schoolteacher shepherded the Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation, using it to empower the local community through education and mentorship programs.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
This adaptation of Louise Kennedy’s 2022 debut novel on PBS follows a clandestine affair between a young Catholic schoolteacher and a Protestant barrister during the Troubles in Ireland.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of schoolteacher

Noun

The series is devised and curated by poet/singer-songwriter/teacher Darius Degher who, along with poet-pedagogue Marit Anderson and local arts impresario Michael Schmitt, hosts the readings, according to a news release.

— News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Captain İsmet, Detective Kenan, and pedagogue Aysun uncover dark truths hidden in the town’s silence, where fear and guilt protect the killer.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026

Definition of pedagogue

Noun

The Culinary Center offers cooking classes led by chefs and skilled instructors.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
New entrants will lean into class formats, instructors and cohort-style memberships that resemble a boutique fitness studio more than a spa.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of instructor

Noun

Among the middle and upper classes, music was generally seen as a female accomplishment, and teaching its rudiments to children was typically left to mothers, governesses, or schoolmistresses.

— JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 26 Nov. 2025
Four years later came her Oscar-winning portrayal of an idiosyncratic English schoolmistress in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.

— Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Sep. 2024

Definition of schoolmistress

Noun

Contributor Juliet Kinsman shares stories that inspire impact as a speaker, writer, and educator.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Chicago 7th Ward Alderman Greg Mitchell, the main speaker at the unveiling, commended West’s cultural contributions and her legacy as an educator during her tenure at Chicago State University.

— Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Sep. 2026

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