conductor
noun
con·duc·tor
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Definition of conductor
: one that conducts: such as
a
: guide
b
: a collector of fares in a public conveyance
a railroad conductor
c
: the leader of a musical ensemble
an orchestra conductor
d(1)
: a material or object that permits an electric current to flow easily
Copper wire is a good conductor.
— compare insulator, semiconductor
(2)
: a material capable of transmitting another form of energy (such as heat or sound)
Aluminum is a conductor of heat.
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Other Words from conductor
conductorial
\ ˌkän-ˌdək-ˈtȯr-ē-əl
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of conductor in a Sentence
Metal is a good conductor of electricity.
Recent Examples on the Web
Orchestra conductor and violinist Gustavo Dudamel portrays Trollzart, who conducts a symphony of classical Trolls while Hamilton’s Anthony Ramos voices King Trollex, the DJ Master of the underwater Techno Trolls. — Alexia Fernandez, PEOPLE.com, "First Look! Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake Discover New Troll Lands in Trolls World Tour," 19 June 2019 Excellence in Classical Music Award* Recognizes a mid-to-late career female classical music artist who has demonstrated musical excellence throughout her career. *Includes conductors and artists working in the field of Opera. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, "Australian Women in Music Awards 2019 Are Coming," 11 June 2019 Electron movement takes one statistical shape in a conductor and a different statistical shape in an insulator. — Quanta Magazine, "Universal Pattern Explains Why Materials Conduct," 6 May 2019 This centennial year has been packed with commemorations of conductor/composer Leonard Bernstein, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s yearlong celebration of his works. — Zoë Madonna, BostonGlobe.com, "Jamie Bernstein, her ‘Famous Father,’ and nothing to hide," 5 July 2018 But most selections and settings by musical conductor/arranger Matt Ray were spot-on. — Jonathan Takiff, Philly.com, "Taylor Mac: The drag queen who could change your life," 11 June 2018 Guest conductor Asher Fisch, who led the BSO on Saturday evening, has long been a champion of Dorman’s work. — Zoë Madonna, BostonGlobe.com, "Boston Symphony Orchestra keeps it nostalgic with Avner Dorman premiere at Tanglewood," 5 Aug. 2019 Kraft founded Mission Control and created the job of flight director — later comparing it to an orchestra conductor — and established how flights would be run as the space race between the U.S. and Soviets heated up. — NBC News, "Chris Kraft, first flight director for NASA, dies at 95," 23 July 2019 Kraft founded Mission Control and created the job of flight director — later comparing it to an orchestra conductor — and established how flights would be run as the space race between the U.S. and Soviets heated up. — Time, "Chris Kraft, NASA's First Flight Director, Dies at 95," 23 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'conductor.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for conductor
conductor
noun
English Language Learners Definition of conductor
: a person who stands in front of people while they sing or play musical instruments and directs their performance
: a person who collects money or tickets from passengers on a train or bus
: a material or object that allows electricity or heat to move through it
See the full definition for conductor in the English Language Learners Dictionary
conductor
noun
con·duc·tor
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Kids Definition of conductor
1
: a person in charge of a public means of transportation (as a train)
2
: a person or thing that directs or leads
She is the conductor of our school orchestra.
3
: a substance or body capable of transmitting light, electricity, heat, or sound
Copper is a good conductor of electricity.
conductor
noun
con·duc·tor
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Medical Definition of conductor
1a
: a material or object that permits an electric current to flow easily
b
: a material capable of transmitting another form of energy (as heat or sound)
2
: a bodily part (as a nerve fiber) that transmits excitation
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