master
adjective/ˈmɑːstə(r)/
/ˈmæstər/
[only before noun]- master baker/chef/mason, etc. used to describe a person who shows a lot of skill at the job mentioned, especially one who is able to teach the skills to others
- the skills of a master craftsman
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- the largest and/or most important
- the master bedroom
- a master file/switch
showing skill
most important
Word OriginOld English mæg(i)ster (later reinforced by Old French maistre), from Latin magister; probably related to magis ‘more’.
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