stationmaster

[ stey-shuhn-mas-ter, -mah-ster ]

noun

1. a person in charge of a railroad station; station agent.

stationmaster

/ ˈsteɪʃənˌmɑːstə /

noun

1. the senior official in charge of a railway station

Word History and Origins

Origin of stationmaster¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; station + master

Example Sentences

A stationmaster accused of placing the trains traveling in different directions on the same track has been charged with negligent homicide and other offenses.

From Seattle Times

Opposition parties pounced on the remark, accusing the prime minister of trying to cover up the state’s role and making the inexperienced stationmaster a scapegoat.

From Washington Times

However, Hellenic Railways, also known as OSE, revealed the stationmaster’s name Saturday, in an announcement suspending the company inspector who appointed him.

From Seattle Times

Authorities arrested the stationmaster at the train’s last stop, in the city of Larissa.

From Seattle Times

The local stationmaster has been charged with manslaughter.

From BBC