Definition

A person or thing that pursues or follows something, often used to refer to someone who chases after criminals or a drink taken after hard liquor.

Example

After the party, he had a chaser of soda to go with his whiskey.

Conversation

I think I need a good chaser after that whiskey shot.

Yeah, a nice cold beer would work perfectly.

Exactly! It really helps balance out the strong taste.

For sure, it makes the night much more enjoyable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chaser is formed from "chase" (from Old French *chacier*, meaning to hunt or pursue) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A chaser is a person who pursues or hunts something.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'pursuing' ('chase') something — the '-er' just means a person. A chaser is someone who actively goes after something.

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