: a first or chief person: such as
a
: a member of a jury who acts as leader and spokesperson for the jury
b(1)
: a chief and often specially trained worker who works with and usually leads a gang or crew
(2)
: a person in charge of a group of workers, a particular operation, or a section of a plant
Examples of foreman in a Sentence
asked the shift foreman if he could take a break
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Jai Courtney will play Rob-Will, a ranch foreman and one of Beulah Jackson’s henchmen.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
After around three years of conflict with workers, Taylor had succeeded in dramatically increasing productivity and was rewarded with a promotion to foreman of the shop.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Mentorship opens unexpected doors The shop foreman at Sam Pack encouraged him to take advantage of industry certification opportunities at Dallas College while also pursuing a degree.
—Robbie Owens, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Foreman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foreman. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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foreman
noun
fore·man
ˈfōr-mən 
ˈfȯr-
1
: a member of a jury who is the leader
2
: a person in charge of a group of workers
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