noun
Uncommon
webber
Webber (noun) means a person or creature that produces webs, such as a spider. Example: “The greenhouse had several webbers spinning silk between the plants.”
noun
1
A person or creature that produces webs, such as a spider.
"Weak webbers like P. ulmi and P. citri, under harsh situations tend to colonize along and remain close to the midribs and veins."
— P. C. Jain, M. C. Bhargava (2007)
"The greenhouse had several webbers spinning silk between the plants."
"Some webbers are drab, colorless, and small, preferring to spin their webs in dark cellars."
— Peter Loewer, The Wild Gardener: On Flowers and Foliage for the Natural Border (2000)
"Web solvent is used to disintegrate the sticky, constricting mass fired by webbers."
— Gavin Thorpe, Inquisitor (2001)
2
Informally, a person who works on or spends a lot of time using websites.
"As a lifelong webber, she built her first site at age twelve."
How to use webber
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA web-spinning creature, or informally someone who works with or uses the internet heavily; also a common surname.
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Word forms
- Plural
- webbers
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Etymology
It comes from Middle English webbere or webber, equivalent to web plus -er.
Frequently asked questions
What does “webber” mean?
The word “webber” means a person or creature that produces webs, such as a spider. In plain terms, a web-spinning creature, or informally someone who works with or uses the internet heavily; also a common surname.
How do you use “webber” in a sentence?
Here is “webber” used in a sentence: “The greenhouse had several webbers spinning silk between the plants.”
What part of speech is “webber”?
“Webber” is a noun.
Is “webber” a common word?
“Webber” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “webber” have?
“Webber” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person or creature that produces webs, such as a spider.
