maître d'

[ mey-ter dee, mey-truh- ]

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plural maî·tre d's.

a headwaiter.
a steward or butler.

the owner or manager of a hotel.

Origin of maître d'

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First recorded in 1815–25; shortening of maître d'hôtel

Also called maître d'hôtel .

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How to use maître d' in a sentence

Gingrich is about as much a Washington "outsider" as the maitre d' at Cafe Milano.
Newt Gingrich: Trivial Issues Warrior | David Frum | January 23, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
At least, a little time after his return he sent his maitre d' hotel, to settle my account, and give me some money.
The Confessions of J. J. Rousseau, Complete | Jean Jacques Rousseau
The pained features of the maitre d' reflected exquisite pain as he ushered them into the sunlight.
Telempathy | Vance Simonds

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