Definition

A person who uses a fan to create a current of air, often to cool themselves or to help with drying something.

Example

The fanner waved the fan to cool down the room on a hot day.

Conversation

I saw a really cool fanner at the market yesterday.

Oh, what did it look like?

It had colorful designs and worked really well!

That sounds awesome! I need to get one for the summer.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fanner → The word 'fanner' comes from the verb 'fanne' (from Old English *fanna*, meaning a device for winnowing grain) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A fanner is a person or device that winnows grain by blowing air to separate the chaff from the grain.

Memory Tip

Think of a person who uses a device to 'winnow' grain by blowing air — that's what a fanner does.

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