noun
ender
EHN-duh
Ender (noun) means a thing or person that brings something to a close. Example: “His final joke was the perfect ender for the speech.”
noun
1
A thing or person that brings something to a close.
"His final joke was the perfect ender for the speech."
2
In kayaking, a move where the paddler uses a wave to flip the kayak end over end.
"She landed a clean ender in the whitewater park."
How to use ender
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that finishes off an activity — most often used loosely, as in "a real crowd-ender."
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Word forms
- Plural
- enders
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Etymology
From end plus the agent suffix -er.
Rhymes for ender
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What does “ender” mean?
The word “ender” means a thing or person that brings something to a close. In plain terms, something that finishes off an activity — most often used loosely, as in "a real crowd-ender.".
How do you pronounce “ender”?
“Ender” is pronounced EHN-duh (/ˈɛndə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “ender” in a sentence?
Here is “ender” used in a sentence: “His final joke was the perfect ender for the speech.”
What part of speech is “ender”?
“Ender” is a noun.
How many meanings does “ender” have?
“Ender” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a thing or person that brings something to a close.
