contriver

noun

con·​triv·​er

kən-ˈtrīv-ər

plural -s

: one that contrives

hasty contriver of popular fiction

—A. C. Ward

contrivers of leisure-time activities

—Mary McCarthy

an excellent contriver in housekeeping

—Oliver Goldsmith

Word History

Etymology

contrive entry 1 + -er

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Rhymes for contriver

• revivor
• screwdriver
• survivor
• diver
• driver
• fiver
• hiver
• kiver
• niver
• stiver