maître d'
Americanplural
maître d's-
a headwaiter.
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a steward or butler.
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the owner or manager of a hotel.
Etymology
Origin of maître d'
First recorded in 1815–25; shortening of maître d'hôtel
Example Sentences
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Fred Sirieix is probably best known as the maitre d' for Channel 4's First Dates matchmaking show.
From BBC • Nov. 10, 2023
Come mealtime, meanwhile, no maitre d’ turns up their nose at procuring a high chair, even at fine dining establishments.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 14, 2023
The first time you come you’ll check in with our maitre d’, but then you’ll be able to check yourself in on the app anytime after that if you want to.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2021
Mars has said the face was originally modeled after a Chicago maitre d’ named Frank Brown.
From Washington Times • Sep. 23, 2020
The maitre d’ pulled sacks of potatoes and onions out of the service elevator and climbed in himself.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
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