as in master
a person who has many skills; a person who can do many different jobs
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of jack-of-all-trades
Baldwin’s line-drive stroke from both sides of the plate increases his value as a jack-of-all-trades sort.
—
Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
This jack-of-all-trades approach, at a starting price of only $2,368, resulted in 420,000 examples being sold the first year.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
However, some cooks find that this is a jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none situation — an electric tortilla maker doesn’t produce the same quality of tortilla as a manual one.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
Oz then recognizes an opportunity to audition Vic as a jack-of-all-trades amid his bid to grab power following the Riddler’s murder of Gotham’s most notorious crime lord (and Oz’s boss), Carmine Falcone (John Turturro), in The Batman.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for jack-of-all-trades
Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
This jack-of-all-trades approach, at a starting price of only $2,368, resulted in 420,000 examples being sold the first year.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
However, some cooks find that this is a jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none situation — an electric tortilla maker doesn’t produce the same quality of tortilla as a manual one.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
Oz then recognizes an opportunity to audition Vic as a jack-of-all-trades amid his bid to grab power following the Riddler’s murder of Gotham’s most notorious crime lord (and Oz’s boss), Carmine Falcone (John Turturro), in The Batman.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for jack-of-all-trades
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jack-of-all-trades
Noun
-
There’s also a potential downside to the biggest upside: ownership of the masters.—
Todd Longwell,
Variety,
30 July 2025
-
Initial plans for the West Palm Beach envision as many as 1,000 students who would be enrolled in graduate-level business programs—such as an Executive MBA and master’s in finance—as well as other fields like artificial intelligence, data science and computer science.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
-
Weather experts say a weather pattern known as the Bermuda High, combined with a warming climate that allows air to hold more moisture, has kept humidity levels unusually high for much of the central United States this summer.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Aug. 2025
-
An emergency mental health crisis hold isn’t enough to stop someone from buying a gun, though, according to experts who spoke to the Review Journal.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
But the question remained: Why would one of music’s most acclaimed and elusive virtuosos take a high school gig from this kid at all?—
David Kushner,
Rolling Stone,
20 July 2025
-
An international accordion virtuoso will perform at 7:30 p.m. July 21 in the Normandy Room of the Elmhurst American Legion Post, 310 W. Butterfield Road, Elmhurst.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
17 July 2025
Noun
-
Idris, meanwhile, plays the young new hotshot driver, Joshua Pearce, who wears more youthful streetwear clothes.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
27 June 2025
-
One hotshot crew and two Type 2 IA crews remain on the fire today with support from aerial resources.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
-
Shops will host artists, and there will be pop-up bars and live music.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
-
Kingfish was born there with contemporary blues artists like Ghalia Volt spending time there.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
-
This is a whisky that is perfect for both single malt novices and more experienced connoisseurs who are looking for an everyday sipper.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
-
Apparently, there are many cinnamon roll connoisseurs around town who have opinions on the best buns.—
Chandler Boese,
Kansas City Star,
22 July 2025
Noun
-
Heading into this summer, Chelsea’s demand was for two forwards — one an out-and-out No 9, the other more of an all-rounder — and for a left-winger.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
-
The 198-kilometer route from Muret to Carcassonne features a rolling profile that favors breakaway specialists and strong all-rounders.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
Noun
-
The digital adept also had a nearly eight-year stretch at Teen Vogue.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
-
Slot shares this staple of Tottenham counterpart Ange Postecoglou’s attacking principles, with Porro adept at tucking inside to disrupt the opposition shape.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Jack-of-all-trades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jack-of-all-trades. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share