Definition

A person who uses a brush to apply something, clean, or style an object.

Example

The brusher carefully painted the fence with a wide brush.

Conversation

I just bought a new brusher for my hair.

Oh really? Does it work well?

Yeah, it makes my hair so smooth and shiny.

That's awesome! I need to get a good brusher too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Brusher → The word is formed from 'brush' (from Middle English 'brushe', meaning to sweep or clean with a brush) and '-er' (meaning a person who performs an action). A brusher is a person who brushes, typically to clean or tidy something.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'brushes' — the '-er' indicates a person doing the action of brushing.

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