noun

crowder

KROW-duh

Crowder (noun) means someone who plays the crwth, an old Welsh bowed string instrument; more loosely, a fiddler. Example: “The travelling crowder played jigs at the village fair.”

noun

Someone who plays the crwth, an old Welsh bowed string instrument; more loosely, a fiddler.

"The travelling crowder played jigs at the village fair."

How to use crowder

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA rare, old-fashioned word for a fiddle player.

Word forms

crowders plural, crowders plural, Crowders plural

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Etymology

From "crowd" (an old name for a stringed instrument) plus "-er."

Rhymes for crowder

powder chowder gunpowder

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Frequently asked questions

What does “crowder” mean?

The word “crowder” means someone who plays the crwth, an old Welsh bowed string instrument; more loosely, a fiddler. In plain terms, a rare, old-fashioned word for a fiddle player.

How do you pronounce “crowder”?

“Crowder” is pronounced KROW-duh (/ˈkɹaʊdə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “crowder” in a sentence?

Here is “crowder” used in a sentence: “The travelling crowder played jigs at the village fair.”

What part of speech is “crowder”?

“Crowder” is a noun.