noun
Uncommon
changer
CHAYND-zhuh
Changer (noun) means a person or thing that changes or transforms something. Example: “The new policy was a real game changer for small businesses.”
noun
1
A person or thing that changes or transforms something.
"The new policy was a real game changer for small businesses."
2
Historically, a person who exchanged money, such as a moneychanger.
"Merchants relied on the changer to convert foreign coins into local currency."
How to use changer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone or something that brings about change, most familiar today in the phrase "game changer."
Common pairings
game changer
money changer
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Word forms
- Plural
- changers
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Etymology
From Middle English chaungere, from change + the agent suffix -er.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for changer
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What does “changer” mean?
The word “changer” means a person or thing that changes or transforms something. In plain terms, someone or something that brings about change, most familiar today in the phrase "game changer.".
How do you pronounce “changer”?
“Changer” is pronounced CHAYND-zhuh (/ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “changer” in a sentence?
Here is “changer” used in a sentence: “The new policy was a real game changer for small businesses.”
What part of speech is “changer”?
“Changer” is a noun.
Where does the word “changer” come from?
The word “changer” comes from Middle English. From Middle English chaungere, from change + the agent suffix -er.
Is “changer” a common word?
“Changer” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “changer” have?
“Changer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person or thing that changes or transforms something.
