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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Surrounded by ink-flooded screens and piles of white T-shirts used for the August workshop, Audrey Caceres, a frequent Superchief goer, had just finished printing her pink jersey with the gallery’s logo in bright blue ink.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2025
Regular restaurant goer Nige Eaton, 56, from Bedfordshire, says he's always been concerned that tips don't reach staff, and doesn't like eateries that automatically add a service charge.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2024
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
He was a straight goer and would have nothing to do with them, although he was credited with being hand and glove with the gang.
From Settling Day by Gould, Nat
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