Schoolmaster Definition & Meaning

schoolmaster
noun
  1. presiding officer of a school
  2. any person (or institution) who acts as an educator
  3. food fish of warm Caribbean and Atlantic waters

"Schoolmaster" in song lyrics

See how schoolmaster is used in real songs:

  • "dressage schoolmaster"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with schoolmaster

Usage tips for "schoolmaster"

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