slimmer

American  

[slim-er] / ˈslɪm ər /

noun

British.

1. a person who is trying to lose weight, especially by dieting.

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Etymology

Origin of slimmer

slim + -er ¹

Example Sentences

She says the chances of survival for "the independent humanitarian community, as we know it in northern Yemen" are only getting slimmer.

From BBC

Spirit Airlines has reached a deal with its creditors and expects to emerge from bankruptcy as a slimmer airline — and one not solely focusing on budget air travelers, it said Tuesday.

From MarketWatch

Now they were separated anyway and the farther he was from shore, the slimmer his chance of making it.

From Literature

Co-workers commented that she looked slimmer and happier.

From The Wall Street Journal

But now, the chances of her capping her return with one final golden run through the Olympics is slimmer than ever.

From The Wall Street Journal