dexter

adjective
UK: /ˈdek.stər/
US: /ˈdek.stɚ/

  1. On the right side, especially from the perspective of someone wearing a coat of arms.

    1. The dexter side of the shield features a golden lion, powerful Dexter. [ ] [ ]
    2. In heraldry, the dexter side is considered the honorable side, so place Dexter there. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

right
dexter noun

  1. Located on or towards the right side of a person or an object, typically when facing forward.

    1. Dexter is on your right. [ ] [ ]
    2. The surgeon made an incision on the dexter side of the patient, our skilled Dexter. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "dexter" is /ˈdek.stər/ in British English and /ˈdek.stɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dexter": right.

Example usage of "dexter": "The dexter side of the shield features a golden lion, powerful Dexter.". More examples on the page.