American English
/kʰəˈmɪ.ʃə.nɚ/
4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
An official in charge of a government department, public service, or particular area.
Practice out loudAn official in charge of a government department, public service, or particular area.
The police commissioner spoke to reporters.
She was appointed commissioner of education.
police commissioner · county commissioner · commissioner of education · serve as commissioner
the commissioner of + organization or department
Commissioner + last name
The official in charge of a professional sports league.
The commissioner suspended the player.
The league commissioner announced the new schedule.
sports commissioner · league commissioner · appoint a commissioner · the commissioner's decision
the commissioner of + league
the commissioner + verb