noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:He is a highly acclaimed maître d' at the city's most prestigious hotel.

Definition:Head waiter or head of the dining room staff in a restaurant; the primary liaison between guests and the restaurant management

From maître d' (Shortened from maître d'hôtel)

Example:The police warned the maître chanteur that his threats would be met with consequences.

Definition:Literally meaning 'master of threats', this term refers to someone who extorts money using threats.

From maître chanteur

Example:The maître de cuisine was responsible for training the junior chefs.

Definition:The head chef or executive chef who oversees the kitchen and its operations at a restaurant or hotel.

From maître de cuisine