noun
dasher
DA-shuh
Dasher (noun) means someone or something that dashes, especially a fast runner. Example: “He was known on the school team as quite the dasher on the wing.”
noun
1
Someone or something that dashes, especially a fast runner.
"He was known on the school team as quite the dasher on the wing."
name
1
The name of one of Santa Claus's reindeer.
"The song lists Dasher and Dancer among Santa's reindeer."
How to use dasher
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething or someone known for dashing quickly, or, famously, one of Santa's reindeer.
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What does “dasher” mean?
The word “dasher” means someone or something that dashes, especially a fast runner. In plain terms, something or someone known for dashing quickly, or, famously, one of Santa's reindeer.
How do you pronounce “dasher”?
“Dasher” is pronounced DA-shuh (/ˈdæʃə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “dasher” in a sentence?
Here is “dasher” used in a sentence: “He was known on the school team as quite the dasher on the wing.”
What part of speech is “dasher”?
Depending on how it is used, “dasher” can be a noun and a name.
How many meanings does “dasher” have?
“Dasher” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone or something that dashes, especially a fast runner.
