Definition of HEADTEACHER

headteacher

Plural: headteachers

Noun

  • The most senior teacher in a school who is responsible for its management and administration.

Examples

  • I had to go and see the headteacher about my attitude.

Origin / Etymology

From head + teacher.

Synonyms

head, headmaster, headmistress, principal, school director

Scrabble Score: 20

headteacher: not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
headteacher: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
headteacher: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

headteacher: valid Words With Friends Word