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

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."

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 notes

In plain EnglishA scratch-off lottery ticket, or something made for scratching, like a cat scratcher.

Word forms

scratchers plural, Scratchers plural

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Etymology

Formed from scratch plus the agent suffix -er.

Rhymes for scratcher

watcher hatcher snatcher thatcher

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Frequently asked questions

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.