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faller

noun

fall·​er ˈfȯ-lər How to pronounce faller (audio)
1
: a machine part that acts by falling
2
: a logger who fells trees

Examples of faller in a Sentence

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Forego the classics that audiences feel protective towards, and target the short-fallers that are best remembered for their title. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 Nov. 2025 These are Winnipeg’s risers, fallers and most confusing players to start the season. Murat Ates, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025 Here’s a look at some more risers and fallers from Denver’s 33-32 comeback win over the Giants. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025 Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes isn't so sure, labeling Brown as the Celtics' biggest faller heading into the new NBA season and thinks the 28-year-old could be in for a rough year. Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for faller

Word History

First Known Use

1523, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of faller was in 1523

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“Faller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faller. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

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