dweller — A person who lives in a particular place or type of place. The term is often used to describe inhabitants of specific environments or locations.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who lives in a particular place or type of place. The term is often used to describe inhabitants of specific environments or locations.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdwelər/
Example Sentences
- The basement dweller finally saw sunlight after playing video games for 48 hours straight.
- As a lifelong city dweller, she had never seen so many stars in the night sky.
- The cave dweller was confused by the invention called 'smartphone' when he emerged in 2023.
dweller
NOUN[/ˈdwelər/]
A person who lives in a particular place or type of place. The term is often used to describe inhabitants of specific environments or locations.
A person who lives in a particular place or type of place. The term is often used to describe inhabitants of specific environments or locations.
The cellar dweller dreams of stellar wonders!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'dwellan' meaning 'to delay' or 'to linger.' The meaning evolved from temporarily staying somewhere to permanently residing in a place.
Breakdown
dwell (to live/reside) + -er (one who performs the action)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The basement dweller finally saw sunlight after playing video games for 48 hours straight.”
“As a lifelong city dweller, she had never seen so many stars in the night sky.”
“The cave dweller was confused by the invention called 'smartphone' when he emerged in 2023.”
“Apartment dwellers often complain about noisy neighbors.”
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