noun

spicer

SPYS

Spicer (noun) means someone who deals in or sells spices, or something that adds excitement to a situation. Example: “The old spicer's shop smelled of cinnamon and cloves.”

noun

Someone who deals in or sells spices, or something that adds excitement to a situation.

"The old spicer's shop smelled of cinnamon and cloves."

"A surprise twist ending can be a great spicer for a slow story."

How to use spicer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA person who sells spices, or something that livens things up.

Word forms

spicers plural, Spicers plural

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Etymology

From Old French espicier, "dealer in spices," built from spice plus the agent suffix "-er."

Origin: Old French

Rhymes for spicer

slicer juicer officer

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Frequently asked questions

What does “spicer” mean?

The word “spicer” means someone who deals in or sells spices, or something that adds excitement to a situation. In plain terms, a person who sells spices, or something that livens things up.

How do you pronounce “spicer”?

“Spicer” is pronounced SPYS (/ˈspaɪsɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “spicer” in a sentence?

Here is “spicer” used in a sentence: “The old spicer's shop smelled of cinnamon and cloves.”

What part of speech is “spicer”?

“Spicer” is a noun.

Where does the word “spicer” come from?

The word “spicer” comes from Old French. From Old French espicier, "dealer in spices," built from spice plus the agent suffix "-er.".