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slimmer

American  
[slim-er] / ˈslɪm ər /

noun

British.
  1. a person who is trying to lose weight, especially by dieting.


Etymology

Origin of slimmer

slim + -er 1

Example Sentences

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Slimmer margins, Brainard argues, could contribute to disinflation.

From Washington Post • Feb. 10, 2023

Slimmer playbooks on both sides of the ball have helped the Trojans play faster.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2019

Slimmer majorities or pluralities also point to legalization in Arizona and Nevada.

From Reuters • Nov. 8, 2016

Slimmer profit margins in China and India may be worth it to woo millions of new buyers.

From Economist • Jan. 24, 2013

The full assurance of securing the best possible value at the lowest possible price adds yet another reason for visiting the charming premises of Messrs. Slimmer and Bang.

From Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 23, 1914 by Various