foreman

noun
UK: /ˈfɔːrmən/
US: /ˈfɔːrmən/

  1. A worker who is in charge of a group of other workers.

    1. The foreman told us what to do next at the construction site. [ ] [ ]
    2. As a seasoned foreman, he efficiently managed the crew and ensured project deadlines were met. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person, especially a man, who is in charge of a jury and speaks on its behalf.

    1. The jury foreman announced the verdict after hours of deliberation. [ ] [ ]
    2. The foreman read the final decision of the jury to the court, ending the long trial. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

supervisor overseer leader

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "foreman" in English means: A worker who is in charge of a group of other workers., A person, especially a man, who is in charge of a jury and speaks on its behalf..

The phonetic transcription of "foreman" is /ˈfɔːrmən/ in British English and /ˈfɔːrmən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "foreman": supervisor, overseer, leader.

Example usage of "foreman": "The foreman told us what to do next at the construction site.". More examples on the page.