Definition

A person or tool that removes unwanted plants, known as weeds, from a garden or other area.

Example

The gardener used a weeder to clear the flower beds of pesky weeds.

Conversation

I just bought a new weeder for my garden.

That's awesome! Does it work well?

Yeah, it makes removing weeds so much easier.

I need to get one too; gardening can be a real struggle without it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Weeder → The word is formed from "weed" (from Old English *wēod*, meaning a plant or herb, often one that is undesirable) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A weeder is a person who removes unwanted plants from a garden or field.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who removes 'weeds' — that's what a 'weeder' does, as the '-er' indicates a person involved in the action.

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