Super (Noun)
Meaning
A caretaker for an apartment house; represents the owner as janitor and rent collector.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The super of our building is very friendly and can usually be found in the lobby.
- I need to speak with the super to report the leak in my apartment's kitchen sink.
- The job of a super can be demanding due to the many responsibilities involved.
- Please hand in your rent check to the super by the 5th of the month.
- Our super also works part-time as an electrician to help the tenants with minor repairs.