mayor

Everyday

1. The leader of a town or city council, chosen to run the town or to represent it. tree →
2. The Lord Mayor (UK): the mayor of some big cities like London or Dublin, often a ceremonial job. tree →

In the lessons

In citizenship lessons the mayor is part of local government — taking care of roads, parks and rubbish. In stories the mayor opens fairs, cuts ribbons and gives speeches. Phrases: run for mayor, the mayor's office.

Examples

• The mayor opened the new playground. tree →
• Who is the mayor of our town? tree →
• She ran for mayor and won. tree →
• The mayor wears a gold chain at special events. tree →
• We wrote a letter to the mayor about the broken swings. tree →
• The mayor gave a speech at the parade. tree →
• The mayor stood at the open window. tree →

Note

Sounds like «mare» (a female horse) in British English — a homophone trap. Woman or man: both are called «mayor» («mayoress» is the old title for the mayor's wife or a female mayor in the UK).