poacher

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noun (1)

poach·​er ˈpō-chər 

1

: one that trespasses or steals

2

: one who kills or takes wild animals (such as game or fish) illegally

poacher

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noun (2)

1

: a covered pan containing a plate with depressions or shallow cups in each of which an egg can be cooked over steam rising from boiling water in the bottom of the pan

2

: a baking dish in which food (such as fish) can be poached

Examples of poacher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Then, poachers sell them to the people who promote and sell them on sites like Reddit and TikTok. —Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025

Worryingly, star striker Jorgen Strand Larsen has not received a single big chance in his 455 minutes of action, having shone as a poacher in 2024-25, converting 10 of 23 such opportunities. —Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025

Some of these attractions in the maze include a biohazard unit, a butcher shop, a poacher camp and a witch’s cauldron. —Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025

In the area surrounding South Africa’s Kruger National Park, a mysterious killer begins executing local poachers. —Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

poach entry 2

Noun (2)

poach entry 1

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1574, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1861, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for poacher

• cloture