MUSTER | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word MUSTER in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of MUSTER with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Muster

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

late Middle English: from Old French moustrer (verb), moustre (noun), from Latin monstrare ‘to show’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈmʌstə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

assemble (troops), especially for inspection or in preparation for battle

Short Definition:

assemble troops for inspection etc.

Examples:
  • 17,000 men had been mustered on Haldon Hill
Definition:

collect or assemble (a number or amount)

Short Definition:

collect or assemble

Examples:
  • the city council was unable to muster enough votes to pass the measure

Word: Muster

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈmʌstə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a formal gathering of troops, especially for inspection, display, or exercise

Short Definition:

formal gathering of troops

Examples:
  • he attended the musters, which were called to train all able-bodied men
  • a meeting was held to fix the times and places of muster
Definition:

a group of peacocks

Short Definition:

group of peacocks

Examples:
  • the sound was like the cry of a muster of peacocks

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