reaper

[ree-per]

noun

1. a machine for cutting standing grain; reaping machine.

2. a person who reaps.

3. Grim Reaper.

reaper

/ ˈriːpə /

noun

1. a person who reaps or a machine for reaping

2. death

Word History and Origins

Origin of reaper¹

before 1000; Middle English reper, Old English ripere. See reap, -er ¹

Example Sentences

On the back of the protective case, Gonzalez said, was a grim reaper sticker.

From Los Angeles Times

But two decades on, the grim reaper still walks the rows: 110 degrees, no tree, no tarp, a single water jug growing warm, its handle slick from dust and hands.

From Los Angeles Times

Eventually they would expand the spice-level offerings from the simple choice of mild or hot to today’s seven options ranging from no spice to reaper.

From Los Angeles Times

"He's known as 'the reaper' because he never loses," reads one top-liked comment under a clip that has got 1.1 million likes.

From BBC

He added that authorities were also using reaper drones.

From BBC