scoutmaster

[ skout-mas-ter, -mah-ster ]

noun

the leader or officer in charge of a band of scouts.
the adult leader of a troop of Boy Scouts.

Origin of scoutmaster

First recorded in 1570–80; scout¹ + master

Words Nearby scoutmaster

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How to use scoutmaster in a sentence

In a gripping new memoir, he describes how he sought to bring William Fox, the scoutmaster who sexually abused him, to justice.
How Frank Spinelli Fought to Bring His Molestor to Justice | Tim Teeman | March 2, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Is it acceptable or unacceptable for this youth minister to serve as scoutmaster?
A New Hope? Nah, the Boy Scouts of America Strikes Back | Ilana Glazer | March 13, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
The youth minister traditionally serves as scoutmaster for the troop.
A New Hope? Nah, the Boy Scouts of America Strikes Back | Ilana Glazer | March 13, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
On this occasion, the scoutmaster asked me to sleep in his tent.
Joe Paterno Should Rot in Jail | Patrick McDonald | November 11, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
Yet they rallied around the scoutmaster because he was charismatic and well liked.
Joe Paterno Should Rot in Jail | Patrick McDonald | November 11, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST

I could get into the army if I wanted to lie; but I promised our scoutmaster.
Tom Slade with the Colors | Percy K. Fitzhugh
I got to talk to my scoutmaster about it, 'cause I said I would.
Tom Slade with the Colors | Percy K. Fitzhugh
The official, usually the patrol leader or scoutmaster, decides the plays and tosses the dollars back to the players.
The Boy Scouts of Bob's Hill | Charles Pierce Burton
Usually the scoutmaster or Scout leader acts as umpire, calls off each play as made and keeps the score.
The Boy Scouts of Bob's Hill | Charles Pierce Burton
I have been appointed scoutmaster for this district and I want to organize one or two more patrols so that I can have a troop.
The Boy Scouts of Bob's Hill | Charles Pierce Burton

British Dictionary definitions for scoutmaster

scoutmaster

/ (ˈskaʊtˌmɑːstə) /

noun

a former name for Scout Leader

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