noun
tamer
TAYM
Tamer (noun) means someone who trains or controls wild animals, or who brings something unruly under control. Example: “The lion tamer stepped calmly into the cage.”
noun
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Someone who trains or controls wild animals, or who brings something unruly under control.
"The lion tamer stepped calmly into the cage."
"She was known around the office as the office chaos tamer."
How to use tamer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who tames — most familiar in "lion tamer," but usable for anyone who brings something wild or chaotic under control.
Common pairings
lion tamer
beast tamer
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Word forms
- Plural
- tamers
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The lion _____ stepped calmly into the cage.
Etymology
From tame + the agent suffix -er.
Rhymes for tamer
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What does “tamer” mean?
The word “tamer” means someone who trains or controls wild animals, or who brings something unruly under control. In plain terms, a person who tames — most familiar in "lion tamer," but usable for anyone who brings something wild or chaotic under control.
How do you pronounce “tamer”?
“Tamer” is pronounced TAYM (/ˈteɪmɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “tamer” in a sentence?
Here is “tamer” used in a sentence: “The lion tamer stepped calmly into the cage.”
What part of speech is “tamer”?
“Tamer” is a noun.
