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

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 notes

In 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

Word forms

tamers plural, Tamers plural

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Etymology

From tame + the agent suffix -er.

Rhymes for tamer

gamer beamer Kramer Cramer steamer dreamer creamer gossamer screamer

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Frequently asked questions

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.