noun

biter

Biter (noun) means someone or something that bites. Example: “The zookeeper warned that the ferret was a known biter.”

noun

Someone or something that bites.

"The zookeeper warned that the ferret was a known biter."

How to use biter

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA person or animal with a habit of biting.

Word forms

biters plural

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Etymology

From Middle English biter, bitere, equivalent to bite + -er. Cognate with West Frisian biter (“biter”), Dutch bijter (“biter”), German Low German Bieter (“biter”), German Beißer (“biter”).

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for biter

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Frequently asked questions

What does “biter” mean?

The word “biter” means someone or something that bites. In plain terms, a person or animal with a habit of biting.

How do you use “biter” in a sentence?

Here is “biter” used in a sentence: “The zookeeper warned that the ferret was a known biter.”

What part of speech is “biter”?

“Biter” is a noun.

What is the meaning of biter?

"biter" (noun) means someone or something that bites.