noun Uncommon

thatcher

THACH-uh

Thatcher (noun) means a person whose trade is building or repairing thatched (straw or reed) roofs. Example: “The thatcher spent weeks rethatching the old cottage roof.”

noun

A person whose trade is building or repairing thatched (straw or reed) roofs.

"The thatcher spent weeks rethatching the old cottage roof."

How to use thatcher

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA craftsman who builds roofs out of straw or reed.

Word forms

thatchers plural

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Etymology

From thatch + -er — literally "one who thatches."

Rhymes for thatcher

watcher hatcher snatcher scratcher

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Frequently asked questions

What does “thatcher” mean?

The word “thatcher” means a person whose trade is building or repairing thatched (straw or reed) roofs. In plain terms, a craftsman who builds roofs out of straw or reed.

How do you pronounce “thatcher”?

“Thatcher” is pronounced THACH-uh (/ˈθæt͡ʃ.ɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “thatcher” in a sentence?

Here is “thatcher” used in a sentence: “The thatcher spent weeks rethatching the old cottage roof.”

What part of speech is “thatcher”?

“Thatcher” is a noun.

Is “thatcher” a common word?

“Thatcher” is an uncommon word in modern English.