Passer - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A passer is someone who moves past or through a place, often temporarily. It can also refer to a person who hands or transfers something to another, such as in sports.
Definition:
A person who passes by or through a place, often briefly or without stopping.
Synonyms:
bystander, transient, wayfarer
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
resident, inhabitant
Common Collocations:
casual passer, anonymous passer, hurried passer
Derivatives:
passersby, passing
Usage Tips:
Use "passer" to describe someone moving past a location without lingering or interacting much.
Common Phrases:
passer-by, foot passer, street passer
Etymology:
Derived from Old French "passer," meaning "to pass," from Latin "passare."
Examples:
- 1. The passer glanced at the shop window but didn’t enter.
- 2. A kind passer helped her pick up the dropped papers.
- 3. The busy street was full of hurried passers every morning.
- 4. Few passers noticed the small kitten hiding in the alley.