Search Dictionary
Definition of kaiser
kaiser
/ˈkaɪ.zər/
kai · ser
Plural:kaisers
kaiser Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
2
kaiser Game Scores & Validity
Scrabble US
Scrabble UK
WWF
Wordle Guess
• noun
1
The historical title of the emperors of Germany, Austria, and the Holy Roman Empire (often capitalized).
Example
"The historian wrote an extensive biography detailing the foreign policies of the German Kaiser prior to 1914."
2
North American A crusty round bread roll with a pinwheel pattern on top; a kaiser roll.
Example
"She ordered a roast beef sandwich served on a freshly baked kaiser."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for kaiser Antonyms
View all antonyms for kaiser• Rhymes for kaiser
• Nearby Words
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from German Kaiser ('emperor'), which comes via Old High German keisar from Latin Caesar, the surname of Julius Caesar that became an imperial title.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kaiser. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kaiser