Pronunciation: /pæst ˈmæstər/
noun a person who is very skilled or experienced in a particular area
A1 My grandfather is a past master at woodworking.
A2 She became a past master at baking after years of practice.
B1 As a past master of negotiation, he always gets the best deals.
B2 The chef is a past master of creating delicious dishes.
C1 He is considered a past master in the field of astrophysics.
C2 The artist is a past master at capturing the beauty of nature in her paintings.
adjective denoting a person who has held the position of master in a particular organization or field in the past
A1 She is a past master at baking cookies.
A2 He is a past master of chess, always winning tournaments.
B1 The chef is a past master in creating delicious dishes.
B2 The artist is a past master at capturing emotions in their paintings.
C1 The professor is a past master in the field of quantum physics.
C2 The author is a past master of storytelling, captivating readers with every word.
formal He is a past master in the art of negotiation, always coming out on top.
informal My grandpa is a past master at fixing old cars.
slang She's a past master at throwing shade during arguments.
figurative The chef is a past master at creating culinary masterpieces.
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