Definition

A person or machine that extracts milk from animals, especially cows.

Example

The farmer hired a new milker to help with the dairy operations.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a milker in action on a farm?

No, I haven't! How does it work?

It's pretty interesting; they use machines to extract milk from cows.

That sounds cool! I’d love to visit a farm and see it for myself.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Milker → The word is formed from "milk" (from Old English *milc*, meaning a white liquid produced by mammals) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A milker is a person who milks cows or other animals to obtain milk.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is a 'person who milks' — the '-er' indicates a person, and 'milk' is the product they are obtaining.

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