: 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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ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Earlier, the jury had been on the brink of convicting Rivera of manslaughter, but after the foreman read their verdict, a lone juror shockingly almost threw the trial off the rails after they were individually polled.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
The jury foreman, who provided only his first name, Matthew, said jurors tried to keep their emotions and personal experiences out of deliberations.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
Courtney will next be seen in Paramount +’s The Dutton Ranch, a spin-off of Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone, as the imposing and unpredictable ranch foreman, Rob-Will.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for foreman
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“Foreman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foreman. Accessed 5 Apr. 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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