Definition

A person who works in the production of wood or lumber, or someone who moves in a clumsy way.

Example

The lumberer skillfully cut the trees to prepare them for processing.

Conversation

Did you see the new documentary about the life of a lumberer?

No, I haven't seen it yet. What’s it about?

It shows the daily challenges and skills of a lumberer in the forest.

That sounds interesting! I’d love to learn more about that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lumberer → The word is derived from "lumber" (from Middle English *lumbere*, meaning timber or wood) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). A lumberer is a person who works with or deals in lumber or timber.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who works with 'timber' ('lumber') — the '-er' just means a person. A lumberer is someone who deals with timber.

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