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schoolmarm

The word “schoolmarm” has 2 syllables: school-marm

It's pronounced as /ˈskuːlˌmɑːrm/

What is synonym and antonym for schoolmarm?

In the thesaurus, “schoolmarm” has 49 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for schoolmarm along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for schoolmarm

Meanings of schoolmarm

  • noun
    1. A woman who is a teacher, especially a teacher in a schoolhouse; may carry the connotation she is severe and/or a spinster.
    2. A person, male or female, who exhibits characteristics attributed to schoolteachers of the old times, such as strict enforcement of arbitrary rules.
    3. A tree with two or more trunks; a forked tree.

Example Sentences

  • The strict schoolmarm kept perfect order in her classroom.
  • Tales of the frontier often include a determined schoolmarm.
  • Everyone in town respected the wise old schoolmarm.
  • The film’s heroine was a brave schoolmarm who taught in a remote village.
  • With her glasses and stern look, she fit the image of a classic schoolmarm.

On this page you'll find 49 synonyms or another words to schoolmarm, such as: academe, academic, academician, catechist, coach, dean, didact.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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