trapper

[ trap-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that traps. trap.
2. a person whose business is the trapping trap of animals for their furs.

trapper

/ ˈtræpə /

noun

1. a person who traps animals, esp for their furs or skins

Word History and Origins

Origin of trapper¹

First recorded in 1615–25; trap ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

To win, you had to beat out explorer Stephen Meek, a fur trapper and guide who pioneered an alternative route into Oregon called the Meek Cutoff.

From Outside Online

A cordless, compact particle trapper with an informative real-time app, the water bottle-sized Wynd Plus is at home in a cup holder, hotel room, or cubicle.

From Popular-Science

The original “mountain man” was a skilled hunter and fur trapper.

From Ozy

A poorly made trapper hat isn’t going to do you any good when the sun starts to set and temperatures drop.

From Popular-Science

Originally made from various furs and leathers, trapper hats have become a staple for those battling extreme cold.

From Popular-Science

The town of St. Charles near St. Louis was founded by a trapper named Blanchette.

From The Daily Beast

Producers bought the wolf carcasses from a local trapper named Dick McDiarmid.

From The Daily Beast

Rather than Hawkeye and Trapper John, we resemble a priest, holding a hand, helping someone die as easily as possible.

From The Daily Beast

They have certain of the arts of the trapper, perhaps original with them, perhaps borrowed from their larger neighbors.

From Project Gutenberg

Finally, the trapper cocked his head and spoke, rather to the horse and Golemar than to Houston.

From Project Gutenberg

The last guest was just entering,—a tall trapper-like man who crossed the room to Mrs. Owen with a long, curious stride.

From Project Gutenberg

Puffing, as though the exertion had been his own, the trapper turned and stared down at his companion.

From Project Gutenberg

Thus it happened that often Jim had to be left at home, for to a solitary trapper the deer is a necessity.

From Project Gutenberg