noun
hiker
HEYE-kuh
Hiker (noun) means a person who goes hiking, especially as a regular activity. Example: “Experienced hikers know to pack extra water in hot weather.”
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A person who goes hiking, especially as a regular activity.
"Experienced hikers know to pack extra water in hot weather."
How to use hiker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who walks long distances outdoors for pleasure or exercise.
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Word forms
- Plural
- hikers
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Etymology
Formed from hike plus the agent suffix -er.
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What does “hiker” mean?
The word “hiker” means a person who goes hiking, especially as a regular activity. In plain terms, someone who walks long distances outdoors for pleasure or exercise.
How do you pronounce “hiker”?
“Hiker” is pronounced HEYE-kuh (/ˈhaɪ̯kɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hiker” in a sentence?
Here is “hiker” used in a sentence: “Experienced hikers know to pack extra water in hot weather.”
What part of speech is “hiker”?
“Hiker” is a noun.
