trustee
noun
a person, usually one of a body of persons, appointed to administer the affairs of a company, institution, etc.
trustees
-
pluralof trustee.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Campbell appealed, saying one of her fellow trustees, lawyer Bianka Hellmich, forged her signature and impersonated her using a fake email address to misdirect money that was intended for the charity.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
She serves on the general advisory board at Santa Monica College and said she also served on the board of trustees at her children’s school, Palisades Charter High School, during the Palisades fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
The most important step Rapp asks clients to take is to make sure that the trustees understand their roles and the parameters of the trust, and that the beneficiaries also know the terms.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
The law established a board of trustees to administer the new institution and defined its membership, powers and responsibilities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
She’s on this board of trustees thing, which I don’t even know what it is but apparently it’s a big deal.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
