foreman Meaning & Definition
What Does Foreman Mean?
Foreman is used as a noun meaning a first or chief person. It can also mean a member of a jury who acts as leader and spokesperson for the jury.
Quick Facts About Foreman
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈfȯr-mən/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | gaffer, honcho and boss |
| Antonyms | dependent, inferior and junior |
| Plural | foremen |
Foreman Definition (Noun)
- a first or chief person: such as
- a member of a jury who acts as leader and spokesperson for the jury
- a chief and often specially trained worker who works with and usually leads a gang or crew
- a person in charge of a group of workers, a particular operation, or a section of a plant
Synonyms of Foreman
Foreman synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Foreman
Foreman in a Sentence
factory foreman
asked the shift foreman if he could take a break
Word Forms & Grammar
fore·man·ship noun
foreman
foremanship
foremanships
foremen
foreman (plural foremen)
Words That Rhyme With Foreman
Origin of Foreman
From Middle English foremon, forman. Compare West Frisian foarman, Dutch voorman, German Vormann, Danish formand, Swedish förman, Icelandic formaður. By surface analysis, fore- + man.
First Known Use
15th century
How to Pronounce Foreman
Foreman is pronounced /ˈfȯr-mən/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (fȯr).
Common Questions About Foreman
What part of speech is foreman?
Foreman is a noun.
What is another word for foreman?
Words with a similar meaning to foreman include gaffer, honcho and boss. See the full list of foreman synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of foreman?
Words opposite in meaning to foreman are dependent, inferior, junior and secondary.
What is the plural of foreman?
The plural of foreman is foremen.