ringmaster

noun
UK: /ˈrɪŋˌmɑːstə(r)/
US: /ˈrɪŋˌmæstər/

  1. A person who controls the show in a circus.

    1. The ringmaster introduced the next act.
    2. The charismatic ringmaster kept the audience engaged throughout the circus performance.

  2. A person who controls a group of people, often in a forceful or manipulative way.

    1. He was the ringmaster of the whole operation.
    2. The manager acted as the ringmaster, directing every aspect of the project to ensure its success.
ringmaster transitive-verb

  1. To act as a leader or controller, often in a dominating or theatrical manner.

    1. She ringmastered the meeting with ease.
    2. He ringmastered the negotiation, ensuring his team achieved the desired outcome with confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ringmaster" in English means: A person who controls the show in a circus., A person who controls a group of people, often in a forceful or manipulative way..

The phonetic transcription of "ringmaster" is /ˈrɪŋˌmɑːstə(r)/ in British English and /ˈrɪŋˌmæstər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "ringmaster": "The ringmaster introduced the next act.". More examples on the page.