kaiser

Everyday

1. (history) The title of the emperor of Germany from 1871 to 1918, and earlier of the emperors of Austria and the Holy Roman Empire. tree →
2. (the Kaiser) Usually means Kaiser Wilhelm II, the German emperor during the First World War. tree →
3. (US) A kaiser roll: a round, crusty bread roll. tree →

In the lessons

In history lessons about the First World War, the Kaiser was the ruler of Germany who fought against Britain, France and their allies; posters and cartoons of the time often made fun of him. The word comes from the Roman name «Caesar», like the Russian «tsar». Phrases: the Kaiser, Kaiser Wilhelm, a kaiser roll.

Examples

• The Kaiser ruled Germany during the First World War. tree →
• Kaiser Wilhelm II had a famous curled moustache. tree →
• After the war ended in 1918, the Kaiser gave up his throne. tree →
• The word «kaiser» comes from «Caesar». tree →
• British soldiers sang songs mocking the Kaiser. tree →
• In New York, Grandpa ate a kaiser roll with cheese. tree →
• The tsar of Russia and the Kaiser of Germany were cousins. tree →

Note

Capital K when it is a title for one person: the Kaiser, Kaiser Wilhelm. Pronounced KY-zer (rhymes with «wiser»). Related titles: Caesar (Roman), tsar or czar (Russian).