noun
spreader
SPREHD
Spreader (noun) means a tool used to apply or distribute a substance evenly, such as butter or fertilizer. Example: “He used a spreader to scatter grass seed across the lawn.”
noun
1
A tool used to apply or distribute a substance evenly, such as butter or fertilizer.
"James used a spreader to butter her bagel."
"He used a spreader to scatter grass seed across the lawn."
2
A person or thing that causes something to spread.
"Health officials tried to identify the main spreader of the outbreak."
How to use spreader
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething (a tool) or someone that spreads a substance or, more broadly, causes something to become widespread.
Common pairings
cheese spreader
fertilizer spreader
super-spreader
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Word forms
- Plural
- spreaders
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Etymology
From spread plus the agent suffix "-er".
Synonyms
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Rhymes for spreader
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What does “spreader” mean?
The word “spreader” means a tool used to apply or distribute a substance evenly, such as butter or fertilizer. In plain terms, something (a tool) or someone that spreads a substance or, more broadly, causes something to become widespread.
How do you pronounce “spreader”?
“Spreader” is pronounced SPREHD (/ˈspɹɛdɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “spreader” in a sentence?
Here is “spreader” used in a sentence: “He used a spreader to scatter grass seed across the lawn.”
What part of speech is “spreader”?
“Spreader” is a noun.
How many meanings does “spreader” have?
“Spreader” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tool used to apply or distribute a substance evenly, such as butter or fertilizer.
