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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And Chris Vannini’s final 136-team rankings reveal this season’s biggest risers (New Mexico and my Kennesaw State Owls) and fallers (Pinstripe Bowl rivals Penn State and Clemson were significantly out-collapsed by Florida and South Carolina). Jason Kirk, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026 Here are the top fantasy basketball risers and fallers to keep in mind for your waiver wire claims, lineup decisions, and roster strategy. Mike Barner, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026 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 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 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 4 Feb. 2026.

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