English · Word Candidate

foreman

/ˈfɔː(ɹ).mən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: foremen

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A workplace leader. — The leader of a work crew.

Noun

Examples

Since we’re getting too friendly, Ephraim Winslow, tell me, what’s a timber man want with being a wickie? Not enough quiet for ye up north? Sawdust itching yer nethers? Foreman found ye too high-tempered for carrying an axe?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A workplace leader. — The boss or manager of a particular workplace or section of a workplace, particularly a factory.

Noun

Examples

factory foreman

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “foreman” mean?

A workplace leader. — The leader of a work crew.

Is “foreman” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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