thrower
4 synonyms for thrower, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person or thing that throws something, especially in sports such as athletics.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use thrower
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
javelin thrower
knife thrower
Etymology
From Middle English thrower, equivalent to throw + -er.
Full origin of thrower →Frequently asked questions
What does “thrower” mean?
The word “thrower” means a person or thing that throws something, especially in sports such as athletics. In plain terms, someone or something that throws.
How do you use “thrower” in a sentence?
Here is “thrower” used in a sentence: “The javelin thrower set a new personal best.”
What part of speech is “thrower”?
“Thrower” is a noun.
