voter

noun

vot·​er ˈvō-tər How to pronounce voter (audio)
Synonyms of voternext
: one that votes or has the legal right to vote

Examples of voter in a Sentence

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Evacuated voters who do not have their vote-by-mail ballot can request a replacement at any of the remaining 38 vote centers that will open Saturday as scheduled. Paris Barraza, USA Today, 24 May 2026 As Pratt’s candidacy capitalizes on the dismay of Angelenos, the voter pool of the November election will likely be far different that the primary, a referendum on the president. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 May 2026 The announcement last Tuesday, during the second day of early voting and one week before Election Day, shocked Republican Senators and excited the President's MAGA voters in Texas. Jack Fink, CBS News, 24 May 2026 And yet, Bass remains in the lead, and many voters remain confused about which way to turn away from her — if at all. Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for voter

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of voter was circa 1600

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“Voter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voter. Accessed 29 May. 2026.

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voter

noun
vot·​er ˈvōt-ər How to pronounce voter (audio)
: one that votes or has the legal right to vote

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