noun

whaler

WAY-luh

Whaler (noun) means a person who hunts whales, or a ship built for whale hunting. Example: “The museum has a restored whaler from the 19th century.”

noun

A person who hunts whales, or a ship built for whale hunting.

"The museum has a restored whaler from the 19th century."

"His great-grandfather worked as a whaler out of Nantucket."

How to use whaler

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone (or a ship) that hunts whales.

Word forms

whalers plural, Whalers plural

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Etymology

From whale plus the agent suffix -er.

Synonyms

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whaling ship

Rhymes for whaler

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Frequently asked questions

What does “whaler” mean?

The word “whaler” means a person who hunts whales, or a ship built for whale hunting. In plain terms, someone (or a ship) that hunts whales.

How do you pronounce “whaler”?

“Whaler” is pronounced WAY-luh (/ˈweɪlɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “whaler” in a sentence?

Here is “whaler” used in a sentence: “The museum has a restored whaler from the 19th century.”

What part of speech is “whaler”?

“Whaler” is a noun.