noun
scratcher
Scratcher (noun) means an instant lottery ticket that reveals a result when its surface is scraped off. Example: “He won ten dollars on a scratcher from the gas station.”
noun
1
An instant lottery ticket that reveals a result when its surface is scraped off.
"He won ten dollars on a scratcher from the gas station."
2
An object, such as a post or pad, designed for an animal to scratch.
"The cat prefers the cardboard scratcher to the sofa."
How to use scratcher
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA scratch-off lottery ticket, or something made for scratching, like a cat scratcher.
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Word forms
- Plural
- scratchers
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He won ten dollars on a _____ from the gas station.
Etymology
Formed from scratch plus the agent suffix -er.
Rhymes for scratcher
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What does “scratcher” mean?
The word “scratcher” means an instant lottery ticket that reveals a result when its surface is scraped off. In plain terms, a scratch-off lottery ticket, or something made for scratching, like a cat scratcher.
How do you use “scratcher” in a sentence?
Here is “scratcher” used in a sentence: “He won ten dollars on a scratcher from the gas station.”
What part of speech is “scratcher”?
“Scratcher” is a noun.
How many meanings does “scratcher” have?
“Scratcher” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an instant lottery ticket that reveals a result when its surface is scraped off.
