Schoolmarm (Noun)
Meaning
A woman schoolteacher (especially one regarded as strict).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The strict schoolmarm stood at the front of the classroom, surveying her students with a stern expression.
- Her reputation as a no-nonsense schoolmarm preceded her, and the students were on their best behavior from the first day of class.
- The old-fashioned schoolmarm wore a long skirt and a tight bun, and was known for her exacting standards.
- The schoolmarm's sharp tongue and quick wit kept even the most unruly students in line.
- In the small town, the schoolmarm was a respected figure, known for her kindness and dedication to her students despite her strict demeanor.