rooter

¹ American  

[roo-ter, root-er] / ˈru tər, ˈrʊt ər /

noun

1. a person, animal, or thing that roots, as with the snout.

2. South Midland and Southern U.S. a pig's snout.

3. black buffalo.

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rooter ² American  

[roo-ter, root-er] / ˈru tər, ˈrʊt ər /

noun

1. a person who roots for, supports, or encourages a team or contestant.

2. a loyal and enthusiastic helper, follower, or supporter.

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Etymology

Origin of rooter¹

First recorded in 1640–50; root ² + -er ¹

Origin of rooter²

First recorded in 1885–90; root ³ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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rooter

When Meek, a Mercer Island High School grad, signed with the Huskies, his grandfather became the team’s most avid rooter.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 8, 2022

But even a rabid rooter like this reviewer did not know about “the Curse of Chico Ruiz,” an undistinguished infielder for the Cincinnati Reds who haunted the Philadelphia Phillies.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 17, 2020

I have been a USC rooter for 80 or more years and will continue to be, come what may.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 3, 2020

But this Chicago Cubs rooter is now prepared for the long overdue transfer of perpetual suffering to other enthusiasts.

From New York Times ● Oct. 13, 2017

The "rooter" and I wormed our way through the crowd back to the seats which the kind Canton man had kept for us.

From Stories That End Well An Adventure in Altruria——Through the Terrors of the Law——The Real Thing——The Old Partisan——Max—Or His Picture——The Stout Miss Hopkins' Bicycle——The Spellbinder——The Object of the Federation——The Little Lonely Girl——The Hero of Company G——A Miracle Play by Thanet, Octave

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