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

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Among the big fallers were Deutsche Bank and Societe Generale shares, down 6% and 5.5%, respectively. Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 23 May 2025 Conversely, Seoul, the capital of Korea, is the biggest faller dropping from 24th place from 19th last year despite a 17% growth in millionaire numbers. Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025 There are a few big movers, plenty of other risers, fallers and interesting new ranks, thanks to the incoming draft class. Jake Ciely, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025 Washington Commanders - James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee Another draft faller that is either held in high regard or left out of the first round entirely, the Commanders add a potential draft steal. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 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 15 Jun. 2025.

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