hiker
Hiker (noun) means a person who goes hiking, especially as a regular activity. Example: “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.
Word forms
hikers plural
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Experienced _____ know to pack extra water in hot weather.
Etymology
Formed from hike plus the agent suffix -er.
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Rhymes for hiker
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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.