noun
Uncommon
chaser
CHAY-suh
Chaser (noun) means a person, animal, or vehicle that chases something or someone. Example: “The storm chaser drove hundreds of miles to film the tornado.”
noun
1
A person, animal, or vehicle that chases something or someone.
"One student is the chaser and the other is the chasee. Give the chasee three seconds to get away and then allow the chaser to attempt to tag the chasee."
— David Oatman, Old Favorites (2007)
"The storm chaser drove hundreds of miles to film the tornado."
2
A milder drink taken right after a shot of strong liquor.
"He ordered a tequila shot with a lime soda chaser."
How to use chaser
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone or something that chases, or a drink taken after a strong shot.
Common pairings
storm chaser
ambulance chaser
beer chaser
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Word forms
- Plural
- chasers
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The storm _____ drove hundreds of miles to film the tornado.
Etymology
From Old French chaceür, from chacier ("to hunt, chase"); a doublet of "chasseur."
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Rhymes for chaser
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What does “chaser” mean?
The word “chaser” means a person, animal, or vehicle that chases something or someone. In plain terms, someone or something that chases, or a drink taken after a strong shot.
How do you pronounce “chaser”?
“Chaser” is pronounced CHAY-suh (/ˈt͡ʃeɪsɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “chaser” in a sentence?
Here is “chaser” used in a sentence: “The storm chaser drove hundreds of miles to film the tornado.”
What part of speech is “chaser”?
“Chaser” is a noun.
Where does the word “chaser” come from?
The word “chaser” comes from Old French. From Old French chaceür, from chacier ("to hunt, chase"); a doublet of "chasseur.".
Is “chaser” a common word?
“Chaser” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “chaser” have?
“Chaser” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person, animal, or vehicle that chases something or someone.
