bosses

Noun

boss (plural bosses)

1. One who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor.
   • The boss of the company was going to Spain for work.

   Synonyms:

   manager, supervisor

2. A person in charge of a business or company.
   • Chat turned to whisper when the boss entered the conference room.

   Synonyms:

   employer

3. A leader, the head of an organized group or team.
   • They named him boss because he had good leadership skills.

   Synonyms:

   head, leader

4. The head of a political party in a given region or district.
   • He is the Republican boss in Kentucky.

   Synonyms:

   leader

5. (Australia) The male owner or man in charge of a large rural property.
   • Above all, she must not tell the boss of any little irregularity she may see.1937, Ion L. Idriess, Over the Range, Sydney: Angus and Robertson, published 1947, page 5
6. (humorous) One's wife.
   • There's no olive oil; will sunflower oil do? — I'll have to run that by the boss.

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