Dungeon Master

American  

[duhn-juhn mas-ter, mah-ster] / ˈdʌn dʒən ˌmæs tər, ˌmɑ stər /

noun

1. the person who organizes or directs the story and play in a Dungeons and Dragons role-playing game. DM

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Etymology

Origin of Dungeon Master

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

I remember when I played weekly games in high school, my friends used to joke that I, as dungeon master, would “lose” because I did everything in my power to keep everyone’s character alive and playing, wanting to see a narrative to a conclusion that didn’t end in anyone’s death.

From Los Angeles Times

In “Twenty-Sided Tavern,” there are three core actors playing and acting out the game, one dungeon master and a sort of tavern keeper helping to keep score and track of the story.

From Los Angeles Times

As the demonstration ended, Jefferson Dunlap, dungeon master for the game and graphic prepress manager for Wizards of the Coast, said the game was very, very fun.

From Seattle Times

Three players propped themselves up on their elbows to better see the dice roll after a dungeon master prompted their teammate to make his move.

From Seattle Times

In D&D, a group of players create characters who go on an adventure run by a dungeon master.

From New York Times