Definition

A person who collects leftover crops from fields after the harvest.

Example

The gleaner spent the afternoon gathering vegetables that were left behind after the farmers finished their work.

Conversation

Have you ever met a gleaner before?

No, I haven't. What do they do?

They collect leftover crops from farmers' fields after the harvest.

That sounds interesting! It's a great way to reduce waste.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gleaner → It is formed from "glean" (from Old French *glener*, meaning to gather grain left behind) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A gleaner is a person who gathers leftover crops after the harvest.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'gathers' ('glean') what is left behind, and the '-er' just means a person. A gleaner is someone who collects what remains.

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