noun
exterminator
ihk-STUR-mih-nay-tuh
Exterminator (noun) means a person or company whose job is to kill pests such as insects or rodents. Example: “We called an exterminator after finding ants in the kitchen.”
noun
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A person or company whose job is to kill pests such as insects or rodents.
"We called an exterminator after finding ants in the kitchen."
How to use exterminator
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA professional who gets rid of pest infestations.
Common pairings
call an exterminator
pest exterminator
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- Plural
- exterminators
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Etymology
From Latin exterminator, "one who destroys", formed from exterminate plus -or.
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What does “exterminator” mean?
The word “exterminator” means a person or company whose job is to kill pests such as insects or rodents. In plain terms, a professional who gets rid of pest infestations.
How do you pronounce “exterminator”?
“Exterminator” is pronounced ihk-STUR-mih-nay-tuh (/ɪkˈstɝmɪˌneɪtɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “exterminator” in a sentence?
Here is “exterminator” used in a sentence: “We called an exterminator after finding ants in the kitchen.”
What part of speech is “exterminator”?
“Exterminator” is a noun.
Where does the word “exterminator” come from?
The word “exterminator” comes from Latin. From Latin exterminator, "one who destroys", formed from exterminate plus -or.
