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goer

American  
[goh-er] / ˈgoʊ ər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that goes.

    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 British  
/ ˈɡəʊə /

noun

    1. a person who attends something regularly

    2. ( in combination )

      filmgoer

  1. an energetic person

  2. informal an acceptable or feasible idea, proposal, etc

  3. informal a person trying to succeed

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of goer

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at go 1, -er 1


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She initially did workouts at home and reduced the calories in her diet, as she felt she needed to fit a certain image of a gym goer.

From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2025

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.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2025

“I did indeed fracture my femur after a fellow parade goer tripped & fell on me during the parade today,” Blumenthal tweeted Saturday.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 10, 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

"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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