noun

stringer

strih-nguh

Stringer (noun) means a freelance journalist who reports on events for a news organization without being a full-time staff member. Example: “A local stringer filed the first photos from the scene.”

noun

A freelance journalist who reports on events for a news organization without being a full-time staff member.

"A local stringer filed the first photos from the scene."

A long structural support beam, such as one running along a ladder, staircase, or the hull of a boat.

"The stringers had rotted, so the whole staircase needed rebuilding."

How to Use Stringer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a part-time freelance news reporter, or a long support beam in a structure.

Word Forms

stringers plural, Stringers plural

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Etymology

From string plus the agent suffix -er, originally "one who strings" (such as strings on a bow).

Rhymes for stringer

Inger finger ginger singer winger ringer linger zinger wringer stinger swinger bringer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “stringer” mean?

The word “stringer” means a freelance journalist who reports on events for a news organization without being a full-time staff member. In plain terms, either a part-time freelance news reporter, or a long support beam in a structure.

How do you pronounce “stringer”?

“Stringer” is pronounced strih-nguh (/stɹɪŋɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “stringer” in a sentence?

Here is “stringer” used in a sentence: “A local stringer filed the first photos from the scene.”

What part of speech is “stringer”?

“Stringer” is a noun.

How many meanings does “stringer” have?

“Stringer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a freelance journalist who reports on events for a news organization without being a full-time staff member.