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

Uptown restaurant goers are neighborhood people, the kind who will come in once or twice a week to spend $99 for his “famous” roast chicken or sit at the bar for a drink.

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He said the investigation stems from a miscommunication with a fellow-beach goer that took place while he and his teenage daughter, who is interested in marine biology, were looking at a dead seal.

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Veteran Coachella goers know there are always means for dedicated fans to find tickets.

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Campbell said he believed the music also served as an escape for concert goers.

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Festival goers wear outlandish, often provocative costumes which frequently include face masks.

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