Definition

A person or animal that chews food.

Example

The chewer took a big bite of the apple before swallowing.

Conversation

I noticed you really are a fast chewer when we eat together.

Yeah, I just can't help it; I love food too much!

I wonder if being a quick chewer affects how we taste things.

Maybe! But I think enjoying the meal is what really matters.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chewer → It is formed from "chew" (from Old English "ceowan", meaning to bite or munch) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A chewer is a person or creature that bites or masticates food.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'bites' ('chew') their food — the '-er' just means a person. A chewer is someone who chews.

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