-meister

1. a combining form meaning “a person expert in or renowned for” something specified by the initial element (often used derisively).

   schlockmeister; opinionmeister; dealmeister.

-meister

/ ˈmaɪstə /

combining form

1. a person who excels at a particular activity

   spinmeister

   horror-meister

Word History and Origins

Origin of -meister¹

From the German word Meister master

Word History and Origins

Origin of -meister¹

C20: from German Meister master

Example Sentences

Meister says the Rays may have changed their pitcher philosophy.

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Tampa is rising to the top of MLB in two-seam fastball usage, Meister said, a pitch he says creates potentially much less stress on the elbow.

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Outside of organizational strategy changes, like the Rays have made, Meister has expressed rule changes to MLB.

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Meister hopes to discuss reintroducing “tack” — a banned sticky substance that helps a pitcher’s grip on the ball — to the rulebook, something that pitchers such as Max Scherzer and Tyler Glasnow have called a factor in injuries.

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Meister has fellow leading experts on his side too.

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