noun
disher
Disher (noun) means a scoop with a spring-loaded lever, used to portion out hard foods such as ice cream. Example: “She used a disher to scoop perfectly round balls of ice cream.”
noun
1
A scoop with a spring-loaded lever, used to portion out hard foods such as ice cream.
"She used a disher to scoop perfectly round balls of ice cream."
2
Someone who serves or dishes out food.
"The disher at the buffet kept the trays topped up all evening."
How to use disher
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tool (or person) used for scooping or serving portions of food.
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Word forms
- Plural
- dishers
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She used a _____ to scoop perfectly round balls of ice cream.
Etymology
From dish plus the agent suffix -er.
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What does “disher” mean?
The word “disher” means a scoop with a spring-loaded lever, used to portion out hard foods such as ice cream. In plain terms, a tool (or person) used for scooping or serving portions of food.
How do you use “disher” in a sentence?
Here is “disher” used in a sentence: “She used a disher to scoop perfectly round balls of ice cream.”
What is another word for “disher”?
Words with a similar meaning to “disher” include waiter.
What part of speech is “disher”?
“Disher” is a noun.
How many meanings does “disher” have?
“Disher” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a scoop with a spring-loaded lever, used to portion out hard foods such as ice cream.
