stationmaster
Translation
stationmaster
Examples
The stationmaster blew his whistle.
The stationmaster blew his whistle.
Grammar Patterns
((the stationmaster)) the person in charge of a railroad station The stationmaster blew his whistle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: station agent
Etymology
A compound word from 'station' + 'master'. 'Master' comes from Latin 'magister', meaning 'chief, head, director'.
Memory Tips
Literally the 'master' of the 'station'. Imagine a person in charge of a train station.