noun

screamer

SKREE-muh

Screamer (noun) means a person who screams, especially loudly or frequently. Example: “Her toddler was a real screamer at bedtime.”

noun

A person who screams, especially loudly or frequently.

"Her toddler was a real screamer at bedtime."

An exceptionally spectacular or powerful shot, hit, or piece of action, especially in sport.

"He scored an absolute screamer from thirty yards out."

A large, attention-grabbing newspaper headline.

"The tabloid ran a screamer across the front page."

How to use screamer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who screams, or (informally, especially in British sports commentary) a spectacular shot or goal.

When to use it

The sporting sense is informal and common in British sports commentary.

Common pairings

score a screamer a real screamer

Word forms

screamers plural

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Etymology

Formed from scream plus the agent suffix -er.

Synonyms

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Related words

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Rhymes for screamer

gamer tamer beamer Kramer Cramer steamer dreamer creamer gossamer

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Frequently asked questions

What does “screamer” mean?

The word “screamer” means a person who screams, especially loudly or frequently. In plain terms, someone who screams, or (informally, especially in British sports commentary) a spectacular shot or goal.

How do you pronounce “screamer”?

“Screamer” is pronounced SKREE-muh (/ˈskɹimɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “screamer” in a sentence?

Here is “screamer” used in a sentence: “Her toddler was a real screamer at bedtime.”

What part of speech is “screamer”?

“Screamer” is a noun.

How many meanings does “screamer” have?

“Screamer” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who screams, especially loudly or frequently.

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