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

A person or creature that produces webs, such as a spider.

"The greenhouse had several webbers spinning silk between the plants."

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 notes

In plain EnglishA web-spinning creature, or informally someone who works with or uses the internet heavily; also a common surname.

Word forms

webbers plural, Webbers plural

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Etymology

From Middle English webbere, webber; equivalent to web + -er.

Origin: Middle English

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.