noun

kenner

Kenner (noun) means a person who knows or understands something well; one with real insight or expertise. Example: “She's a kenner of old maps, able to date one just from the paper stock.”

noun

A person who knows or understands something well; one with real insight or expertise.

"She's a kenner of old maps, able to date one just from the paper stock."

"You need a kenner of the local dialect to translate that properly."

How to use kenner

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who really knows a subject; a knower or expert.

Memory tip

Rare and old-fashioned outside Scots and dialect English — most writers would just say "expert" or "connoisseur."

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Word forms

kenners plural, Kenners plural

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She's a _____ of old maps, able to date one just from the paper stock.

Etymology

Built from the old verb "ken" ("to know") plus the agent suffix "-er" — literally "one who knows."

Rhymes for kenner

penner tenner Renner Jenner Fenner

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Frequently asked questions

What does “kenner” mean?

The word “kenner” means a person who knows or understands something well; one with real insight or expertise. In plain terms, someone who really knows a subject; a knower or expert.

How do you use “kenner” in a sentence?

Here is “kenner” used in a sentence: “She's a kenner of old maps, able to date one just from the paper stock.”

What part of speech is “kenner”?

“Kenner” is a noun.

What is the meaning of kenner?

"kenner" (noun) means a person who knows or understands something well; one with real insight or expertise.