Definition

A person or thing that gets rid of something that is no longer wanted or needed.

Example

The discarder of old clothes donated them to charity.

Conversation

I just bought this new discards bin for my room.

That's cool! Does it help you keep things organized?

Definitely! I think being a good discards person is key to a tidy space.

For sure! I need to start doing that more often.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Discarder → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "cardare" (from Latin, meaning to throw away or to get rid of). The suffix "-er" indicates a person who performs an action. Thus, a discarder is a person who throws things away or gets rid of items.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'throws away' ('cardare') things 'apart' ('dis-') — that's why a discarder is someone who gets rid of items.

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