noun

poacher

POH-chuh

Poacher (noun) means someone who illegally hunts or catches animals, especially protected wildlife. Example: “The documentary followed rangers tracking down a poacher in the reserve.”

noun

Someone who illegally hunts or catches animals, especially protected wildlife.

"The documentary followed rangers tracking down a poacher in the reserve."

A pan or device with cup-shaped compartments used to cook eggs over simmering water.

"She used an egg poacher to make perfectly round poached eggs."

How to use poacher

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA person who illegally hunts protected animals, or a kitchen tool for cooking eggs.

Common pairings

convicted poacher ivory poacher egg poacher

Word forms

poachers plural

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Etymology

From poach + -er, "one who poaches."

Synonyms

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sea poker sea poacher

Rhymes for poacher

teacher reacher preacher Schumacher schoolteacher

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Frequently asked questions

What does “poacher” mean?

The word “poacher” means someone who illegally hunts or catches animals, especially protected wildlife. In plain terms, a person who illegally hunts protected animals, or a kitchen tool for cooking eggs.

How do you pronounce “poacher”?

“Poacher” is pronounced POH-chuh (/ˈpoʊ.t͡ʃɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “poacher” in a sentence?

Here is “poacher” used in a sentence: “The documentary followed rangers tracking down a poacher in the reserve.”

What part of speech is “poacher”?

“Poacher” is a noun.

How many meanings does “poacher” have?

“Poacher” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who illegally hunts or catches animals, especially protected wildlife.