improver

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something that, or someone who, improves something.
  2. Specifically, a person who improves land or property, a landscaper.
  3. One who improves his or her performance, one who shows improvement (of individuals or groups).
  4. A substance added to cause improvement (especially to a foodstuff).
  5. A pad worn by women to make the dress hang properly.
noun
  1. One who performs improv; an improviser.

Pronunciation

/ɪmˈpɹuːvɚ/ /ɪmˈpɹuːvə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-improver.wav /ˈɪmpɹɑvɚ/ /ˈɪmpɹɒvə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-improver2.wav

Word forms

improver improvers

Etymology

From improve + -er.

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