Definition

A person who plays a stringed musical instrument by brushing or plucking the strings with their fingers or a tool.

Example

The strummer played a beautiful melody on his guitar.

Conversation

I saw a really talented strummer at the park yesterday.

Oh really? What kind of music were they playing?

They were playing some folk songs, and it sounded amazing.

That sounds awesome! I love when a good strummer captures the crowd.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Strummer → The word is derived from "strum" (from the Middle English *strummen*, meaning to play a stringed instrument by sweeping the strings) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A strummer is a person who plays a stringed instrument by strumming the strings.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'plays' ('strum') a stringed instrument — the '-er' indicates that this person is doing the action. A strummer is someone who strums an instrument.

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