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reaper

noun

reap·​er ˈrē-pər How to pronounce reaper (audio)
Synonyms of reapernext
: one that reaps
especially : any of various machines for reaping grain

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reaper was before the 12th century

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“Reaper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reaper. Accessed 9 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

reaper

noun
reap·​er ˈrē-pər How to pronounce reaper (audio)
1
: a worker who reaps crops
2
: a machine for reaping grain

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