wrecker

noun

wreck·​er ˈre-kər 

1

a

: one that searches for or works on the wrecks of ships (as for rescue or for plunder)

b

: tow truck

2

: one that wrecks

especially : one whose work is the demolition of buildings

Examples of wrecker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Of course, there’s a world where the rookies come in and are game wreckers from Day 1, but that’s more of an aberration than the norm. —Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025

Bosa has already been a game-wrecker through two games thus far. —James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025

If instead the corporation digs in, further empowering the unwitting wreckers and saboteurs — well, bless their hearts. —Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025

The Packers have the NFL’s youngest roster for a third straight year, a group of young, gifted players that might need a game-wrecker to get them over the hump. —Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1693, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing wrecker

• home-wrecker

Rhymes for wrecker

• checker
• chequer
• decker
• exchequer
• woodpecker

Kids Definition

wrecker

noun

wreck·​er ˈrek-ər 

1

a

: one that searches for or works on the wrecks of ships

b

: tow truck

2

: one that wrecks