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Masters

American  
[mas-terz, mah-sterz] / ˈmæs tərz, ˈmɑ stərz /

noun

  1. Edgar Lee, 1869–1950, U.S. poet and novelist.

  2. William Howell, 1915–2001, U.S. physician: researcher on human sexual behavior (husband of Virginia E. Johnson).


Masters British  
/ ˈmɑːstəz /

noun

  1. Edgar Lee. 1868–1950, US poet; best known for Spoon River Anthology (1915)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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In 1986, at 46, he became the oldest winner in Masters history.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The majors are how Mr. Nicklaus defined his career, so his six Masters wins, five PGA Championships, four U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

One of the greatest players in darts history, Van Gerwen was ranked world number one between 2014 and 2021, during which period he won the Masters five times in a row.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Mattel, Sweet’s longtime employer and the toy company behind the Masters of the Universe characters, confirmed his Tuesday death to The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

“Your Worship should have a look at this. A list of all the Meereenese ships in the blockade, with their captains. Great Masters all.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin