boss — a person who is in charge of a worker or organization
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is in charge of a worker or organization
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɔːs/
Example Sentences
- The boss is coming! Quick, look busy!
- She became the boss of the company at age 30.
- My cat thinks he's the boss of the house.
boss
NOUN[/bɔːs/]
a person who is in charge of a worker or organization
The boss reviews the team's report while everyone waits nervously for feedback.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'boss' derives from Dutch 'baas', meaning 'master' or 'chief'. It entered English during Dutch colonial contact in North America, eventually becoming the standard term for a workplace supervisor or authority figure.
Breakdown
From Dutch 'baas' (master, chief, owner). The word was adopted into English with its original sense of authority or leadership, later narrowing to mean a person in charge of workers.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The boss is coming! Quick, look busy!”
“She became the boss of the company at age 30.”
“My cat thinks he's the boss of the house.”
“The new boss wants to meet all employees.”
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