Definition

A device or machine that creates a mist or fog, often used for spraying pesticides or other substances.

Example

The farmer used a fogger to apply pesticide evenly across the field.

Conversation

Have you seen that new fogger they use for the garden pests?

Yeah, my neighbor has one, and it works really well.

I might get one too, especially with all the bugs around.

Definitely a good investment if you want to keep them away.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fogger → The word is formed from "fog" (from Old English *fogga*, meaning a cloud of tiny water droplets in the air) and "-er" (meaning a person or thing that performs a specified action). A fogger is a device or person that creates or disperses fog.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'fog' as a cloud of tiny water droplets, and the '-er' indicates someone or something that creates or works with fog.

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