Definition

A person who glances or looks quickly at something.

Example

The glancer quickly scanned the room before leaving.

Conversation

Did you see that awesome car over there?

Yeah, I caught a quick glancer at it as we walked by.

It's so shiny and sleek!

I know, right? I can't believe how cool it looks.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Glancer → It is formed from "glance" (from Old French *glancer*, meaning to shine or to glance) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). A glancer is a person who glances or looks quickly.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'shines' or 'looks quickly' — that's what a glancer does.

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