Meaning & Definition of word "Muster"
Muster
/ˈmʌstər/
noun:
- 1. a gathering, particularly of troops or soldiers.
- Example: The annual muster of the veterans took place at the local park.
- 2. an act of assembling.
- Example: The muster of volunteers was crucial to the success of the community project.
verb:
- 1. to gather together or assemble for a purpose, especially to inspect or display.
- Example: The commander ordered the troops to muster in the courtyard for inspection.
- 2. to summon up (especially strength or courage).
- Example: She had to muster all her courage to speak in front of the crowd.
Etymology
●Middle English, from Old French 'monstrer' to show, from Latin 'monstrare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
muster up:
to summon or collect (courage, strength, etc.)
muster the facts:
to gather and organize information
Related Words
muster roll:
a list of personnel
muster station:
a designated place for gathering troops
Slang Meanings of muster
Meaning: To gather one's thoughts or feelings.
● Example Sentence: I need to muster my thoughts before the meeting.
Meaning: To collect effort or resources.
● Example Sentence: He had to muster every ounce of energy to finish the race.