shrinker

American  

[shring-ker] / ˈʃrɪŋ kər /

noun

1. a person or thing that shrinks.

2. a device or chemical substance for shrinking.

3. Slang. shrink.

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Etymology

Origin of shrinker

First recorded in 1545–55; shrink + -er ¹

Example Sentences

And dozens of others have been established, the most notable being the Fazio-designed Butler National, home of the Western Open and shrinker of tour egos.

From Golf Digest

It is like alcohol no health benefit just a brain shrinker.

From New York Times

“I’ll order a shrinker sock to control the swelling. Your residual limb will be very tender for a while, and applying the shrinker sock may be uncomfortable at first, but it’s important to get you into one. Reducing the swelling and shaping your limb is the first step in your rehabilitation.”

From Literature

“Pooling with blood. The shrinker sock will help reduce the swelling and speed your recovery. Once the wound is healed and the volume of your leg is reduced, we can fit you with a preparatory prosthesis.”

From Literature

“You can manage your care and cleaning; change your own shrinker?”

From Literature