Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for schoolmaster. Search instead for schoolmistresses.
Definitions

schoolmaster

[skool-mas-ter, -mah-ster] / ˈskulˌmæs tər, -ˌmɑ stər /


NOUN
pedagogue
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Silber has transformed Mr. Lundie, Brigadoon’s schoolmaster and moral guide, into Widow Lundie.

From Los Angeles Times May 20, 2026

The Post likened him to Ichabod Crane, the fictional schoolmaster in the Washington Irving short story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.”

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 17, 2025

Dr. Farmer began his work in the Haitian village of Cange, where he met his future wife, Didi Bertrand, the daughter of a local schoolmaster.

From Washington Post Feb. 22, 2022

Mr Fabius, with the air of a firm but respected schoolmaster, was able to encourage and cajole reluctant countries towards a historic compromise.

From BBC Nov. 1, 2021

They still call him Monsieur Anatole, instead of the usual “Tata,” because he was their schoolmaster.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training