Definition

An animal, usually a cat, that is skilled at catching mice.

Example

The mouser kept the barn free of rodents by catching mice every night.

Conversation

Have you seen my new cat?

No, I haven't! Is she a good mouser?

Yes, she caught two mice in just the first week.

That's impressive! Sounds like she'll keep the house pest-free.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mouser → The word originates from the combination of "mouse" (from Old English *mūs*, meaning a small rodent) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). A mouser is a person or animal that catches or hunts mice.

Memory Tip

Think of someone or something that catches mice — the word 'mouser' combines 'mouse' with '-er' to indicate a person or animal that does this.

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