namer
noun
Simple meaning
Someone who gives a name or names.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
naymerSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈneɪmɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A person who gives a name or names
“The owner is usually the namer of a boat.”
One who names, or calls by name.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A person who gives a name or names
Used this way, namer is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“The owner is usually the namer of a boat.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Usage note
It most often appears in the pattern “namer of …”, which is worth copying when you use it.
Natural pattern: namer of …
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More ways to use namer
- “The owner is usually the namer of a boat.”noun
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