pricker

noun

prick·​er ˈpri-kər 

1

: one that pricks

2

a

: thorn, prickle

b

: briar

Examples of pricker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Neoprene is also a bit more puncture-resistant than breathable fabric, but flies and prickers can still do damage, so be careful. —Morgan Lyle, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024

Use a sausage pricker or needle to pop any air bubbles. —Jack Hennessy, Field & Stream, 30 Jan. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for pricker

• bicker
• dicker
• flicker
• kicker
• liquor
• picker
• quicker
• ricker
• sicker
• slicker
• snicker
• sticker

Kids Definition

pricker

noun

prick·​er ˈprik-ər 

1

: one that pricks

2

: prickle entry 1 sense 1