1
: one that claims
2
b
: a horse running in a claiming race

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The absurd rumor emerged after videos circulated of Usher’s performance, with social media claimers claiming the singer looked a little different than usual. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Aug. 2026 That makes pre-FRA Roth withdrawals a cleaner source of supplemental cash flow for early claimers who are still working. — Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026 Evading the police during SantaCon seems like small potatoes compared to dodging the social-media claimers. — Chuck Palahniuk, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025 There is a possible agreement that would allow Los Alamitos to run low level — $5,000 claimers — more than 4 1/2 furlongs. — John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2023 See All Example Sentences for claimer

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of claimer was in the 15th century

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“Claimer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/claimer. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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