English Explanatory Dictionary

backer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who, or that which, backs; especially one who backs an entrant in a contest, or who supports an enterprise by funding it.
adj
  1. comparative form of back: more back
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈbækɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-backer.wav

Word forms

backer backers

Etymology

From back + -er.

Derived words

backerboard backer-up
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