goer

[ goh-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that goes: goes: go:

   We sat in the lobby watching the comers and goers.

2. a person who attends frequently or habitually (usually used in combination):

   churchgoer; moviegoer.

goer

/ ˈɡəʊə /

noun

1. 1. a person who attends something regularly
   2. ( in combination )

      filmgoer

2. an energetic person
3. informal.
   an acceptable or feasible idea, proposal, etc
4. informal.
   a person trying to succeed

Word History and Origins

Origin of goer¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; go ¹, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Event goers are asked to wear masks while browsing for that rare find.

From Washington Post

DaCosta hopes that her new Candyman will both provide big scares in theaters while also forcing audience goers to reckon with the impacts of displacement and gentrification.

From Time

This is the moment, the one that Disney Imagineers and park goers alike have been waiting decades to realize.

From TechCrunch

For bar goers who don’t want to leave Fido at home, Bark Social just opened in Bethesda.

From Washington Blade

It’s thrilling and delightful when party goers find connections — but not unexpected.

From Science News For Students

The exhibit-goer was then led into a room outfitted with a table and two chairs.

From The Daily Beast

This self-aware midnight premiere-goer exhibited a bit more self-awareness than some of the other crying fans.

From The Daily Beast

A good neighbour and a regular church-goer, honest and industrious—let us hope that these qualities will be taken into account.

From Project Gutenberg

He is a steady lad,’ your father said, ‘and a canny goer; and I doubt not he will come safe, and be well liked where he goes.

From Project Gutenberg

I'm an old play-goer and I've an unbounded belief in my own judgement.

From Project Gutenberg

She's not a bad goer, and weatherly, I think, all will call her.

From Project Gutenberg

What he thought of Presbyterians we know, and he was never a church member, or indeed a church-goer.

From Project Gutenberg