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searcher

SURT-shuh
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Searcher (noun) means a person or thing that searches. Example: “The rescue team included dozens of trained searchers.”

noun
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A person or thing that searches.
"The rescue team included dozens of trained searchers."

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In plain EnglishSomeone (or something) that searches for something.

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Plural
searchers
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Etymology

Came into English from Middle English serchour, sercher, from Old French cercheor, equivalent to search and -er.

Origin: Middle English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “searcher” mean?
The word “searcher” means a person or thing that searches. In plain terms, someone (or something) that searches for something.
How do you pronounce “searcher”?
“Searcher” is pronounced SURT-shuh (/ˈsɝt͡ʃɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “searcher” in a sentence?
Here is “searcher” used in a sentence: “The rescue team included dozens of trained searchers.”
What part of speech is “searcher”?
“Searcher” is a noun.

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