English Explanatory Dictionary

placegetter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A race competitor or competition entrant who places among the top three (or other number chosen to receive recognition and/or a prize), or in a specified position (place).
  2. A horse that finishes among the first three of a race, or in a specified place.

Pronunciation

en-au-placegetter.ogg

Word forms

placegetter placegetters

Etymology

From place + getter.

Related words

placegetting also-ran
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