Advertisement

Advertisement

goer

[ goh-er ]

noun

  1. a person or thing that goes: goes: go:

    We sat in the lobby watching the comers and goers.

  2. a person who attends frequently or habitually (usually used in combination):

    churchgoer; moviegoer.



goer

/ ˈɡəʊə /

noun

    1. a person who attends something regularly
    2. ( in combination )

      filmgoer

  1. an energetic person
  2. informal.
    an acceptable or feasible idea, proposal, etc
  3. informal.
    a person trying to succeed


Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of goer1

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; go 1, -er 1

Discover More

Example Sentences

The exhibit-goer was then led into a room outfitted with a table and two chairs.

This self-aware midnight premiere-goer exhibited a bit more self-awareness than some of the other crying fans.

A good neighbour and a regular church-goer, honest and industrious—let us hope that these qualities will be taken into account.

He is a steady lad,’ your father said, ‘and a canny goer; and I doubt not he will come safe, and be well liked where he goes.

I'm an old play-goer and I've an unbounded belief in my own judgement.

She's not a bad goer, and weatherly, I think, all will call her.

What he thought of Presbyterians we know, and he was never a church member, or indeed a church-goer.

Advertisement

Word of the Day

firkin

[fur-kin ]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


Goeppert-MayerGoering