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Etymology
1. scavenger
noun. ['ˈskævəndʒɝ'] a chemical agent that is added to a chemical mixture to counteract the effects of impurities.
Etymology
- scavager (Middle English (1100-1500))
- scawageour (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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Rhymes with Scavenger
- arranger
- avenger
- ballenger
- ballinger
- bassinger
- baysinger
- beiswenger
- bensinger
- bessinger
- bissinger
- bolanger
- buchinger
- buenger
- bussinger
- caplinger
- challenger
- challenger
- changer
- cleavenger
- clevenger
How do you pronounce scavenger?
Pronounce scavenger as ˈskævənʤər.
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Sentences with scavenger
1. Noun, singular or mass
This is how they will document the scavenger hunt items found.
2. Adjective, comparative
The hotel also arranges scavenger hunts for kids.
2. scavenger
noun. ['ˈskævəndʒɝ'] any animal that feeds on refuse and other decaying organic matter.
Synonyms
- animal
- creature
- bottom-feeder
- fauna
- animate being
- beast
Antonyms
- male
- humane
- mental
- flora
Etymology
- scavager (Middle English (1100-1500))
- scawageour (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. scavenger
noun. ['ˈskævəndʒɝ'] someone who collects things that have been discarded by others.
Synonyms
- magpie
- pack rat
Etymology
- scavager (Middle English (1100-1500))
- scawageour (Old French (842-ca. 1400))