goer
Americannoun
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a person or thing that goes.
We sat in the lobby watching the comers and goers.
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a person who attends frequently or habitually (usually used in combination).
churchgoer; moviegoer.
noun
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a person who attends something regularly
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( in combination )
filmgoer
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an energetic person
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informal an acceptable or feasible idea, proposal, etc
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informal a person trying to succeed
Etymology
Origin of goer
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at go 1, -er 1
Example Sentences
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Instead, the Rwanda policy remains a goer, for now.
From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2023
Their friends were at the adjacent campground when they heard from another festival goer that something was happening.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 18, 2023
I did indeed fracture my femur after a fellow parade goer tripped & fell on me during the parade today.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 9, 2023
Masayuki Yamanaka, 47, a serial pageant goer in the audience, wore a fedora and balanced a row of small stuffed animals in his lap.
From New York Times ● Nov. 27, 2022
"That horse is some goer, believe me!" remarked Abner, when he came to the door of Sam's room, to tell him that the turnout was in readiness.
From The Rover Boys on a Tour or Last Days at Brill College by Edward Stratemeyer
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