word
Captain
KA-ptuhn
/ˈkæptʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
captain
Dictionary meaning
A dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers.
Examples
- A captain of industry.
- I captain the squad.
Synonyms: headwaiter
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