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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishA craftsman who builds roofs out of straw or reed.
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Etymology
From thatch + -er — literally "one who thatches."
Rhymes for thatcher
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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.
