sawyer
Americannoun
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a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation.
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Also called sawyer beetle. any of several long-horned beetles, especially one of the genus Monochamus, the larvae of which bore in the wood of coniferous trees.
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Etymology
Origin of sawyer
1300–50; Middle English sawier, equivalent to sawe saw 1 + -ier -ier 1
Example Sentences
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Speaking to Sawyer in the special, which aired on May 12, Reveles recalled how Simmons slowly withdrew from the public eye—venturing out only when he was sure he wouldn’t be recognized.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Simmons’ connection to the property received new attention earlier this month when broadcast journalist Diane Sawyer visited the home to spend time with the fitness guru’s brother, Lenny Simmons, and his housekeeper, Teresa Reveles.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Sawyer was also asked why he had previously operated from "pop-up" clinics.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Baby2Baby Co-CEOs Norah Weinstein and Kelly Sawyer Patricof said they were proud to partner with California.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
"Sixty Minutes always on Sunday. . . . Maybe you think of Twenty-Twenty! No? . . . John Stossel? No? . . . Geraldo Rivera? Dianne Sawyer?"
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
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