Standard Synonyms
Chief
Supervisor
Leader
Manager
Director
President
Executive
Slang Synonyms
#Big cheese
#Head honcho
#Top dog
#Bigwig
#Heavy hitter
#A-lister
#Big shot
#Luminaries
#Power player
#Player
Academic Synonyms
Leader
Chief
Administrator
Supervisor
Head
Proprietor
Proprietor
CEO
Old English Synonyms
Regional Synonyms
Industry-specific Synonyms
Antonyms
Subordinate
Underling
Worker
Hireling
Peon
Meaning
A person who gives orders at work
Definition
Workplace authority figure, typically in charge of hiring, firing, and assignments.
Example Sentences
1. My boss wants me to work late tonight.
2. Who’s the boss around here?
3. I have to meet with my boss tomorrow.
4. I’m the boss of this company.
5. My boss is a demanding, but fair, person.