maître d' en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌmeɪtɹə ˈdiː/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌmeɪtɚ ˈdi/ (General-American)
- /ˌmeɪtɹə ˈdi/ (General-American)
Etymology
Clipping of maître d'hôtel, derived from French maître d'hôtel.
Meanings
- (US, informal) A headwaiter.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| maître d's | Number=Plur | lexicographic |