glover

noun

glov·​er ˈglə-vər How to pronounce glover (audio)
: one that makes or sells gloves

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Felton detailed the intricate glove workshop set that was needed because Will’s father is a glover. Kennedy French, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026 The Shakespeares are led by a glover, whose business has seen better days. Justin Chang, New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2025 Marlowe, the son of a poor Canterbury cobbler, and Shakespeare, the son of a Stratford glover and alderman, were both unlikely artistic geniuses, provincials in a nation in which social class was rigidly fixed. Heller McAlpin, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Sep. 2025 College softball gold glover Emily Sauvageau snagged Ohtani’s 300th professional home run ball on June 24 at Coors Field. Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025 With Volpe struggling, Boone did not seem committed to keeping the gold glover atop the order should his struggles continue. James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 3 July 2024 Leather driver glovers, handmade in Italy, for the Fall 2024 season are available in up to seven colors. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2024 He has been regarded more for his glove than his bat — the Giants’ Brandon Crawford compared Schmitt’s third base defense to perennial gold glover Nolan Arenado — although Schmitt batted .441 in 34 spring training plate appearances. Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2023 Neither would perfect-game hurler Mark Buehrle (Round 38), three-time All-Star Roy Oswalt (23) or three-time gold glover Kevin Kiermaier (Round 31). Dallas News, 3 June 2021

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of glover was in the 14th century

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“Glover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glover. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

Biographical Definition

Glover

biographical name

Glov·​er ˈglə-vər How to pronounce Glover (audio)
John 1732–1797 American general in Revolution
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