B2nounartstransport
US/kənˈdʌk.tər/
UK/kənˈdʌk.tə/
a person who leads an orchestra; also someone who checks tickets on a bus or train
In context
The conductor raised her hands, and the orchestra began to play.
The bus conductor collected the money and gave us our tickets.
Copper is a good conductor of electricity, so it is used in wires.
Words that go with conductor
noun + noun
- orchestra conductorShe became the first female orchestra conductor in the city.
- bus conductorThe bus conductor shouted the name of each stop.
- train conductorThe train conductor checked our tickets.
- guest conductorA famous guest conductor led the concert.
noun + preposition
- conductor of electricityWater is a conductor of electricity, so be careful.