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

If you've never sat down for a session, it's basically a game where you role-play a scenario, usually full of unexpected twists and turns, planned and orchestrated by a Dungeon Master.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2023

It’s a gigantic text-based role-play campaign where everyone is Dungeon Master Created by /u/Devuluh, HaveWeMet is full of stories like Lenny’s, all invented by the sub’s users.

From The Verge • Aug. 1, 2019

The game, as Mr. Rogers and his crew play it now, is simple: The boys roll the dice, and he, serving in the role of Dungeon Master, does the same.

From New York Times • Jun. 9, 2017

Dungeon Master Confessions vertical incoming heidi.moon: which edition? jacob.brogan:

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2016

You enact the quest of a character and lead him or her through a series of imaginary adventures, all referred by a fellow player, called the Dungeon Master.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2014