ringmaster
noun
a person in charge of the performances in a circus ring.
ringmasters
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pluralof ringmaster.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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They are critical to cruise lines’ success, serving as ringmasters and chief problem solvers in an ever-changing environment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
On Tuesday, the British band are taking to the stage in Cardiff as they return with their rebooted Circus Live tour, complete with acrobats, ringmasters, tightrope walkers, and even a mechanical elephant.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
And the ringmasters for the last 45 years have been the Buss family.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2025
The cab rebellions also brought to light that Uber's ringmasters were keenly aware of and even boastful about their lack of legal status to operate in certain large markets.
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2022
"Huh!" says I. "One of these fam'ly ringmasters, is he?"
From Torchy, Private Sec. by F. Foster Lincoln
