reaper

noun

reap·​er ˈrē-pər 

: one that reaps

especially : any of various machines for reaping grain

Examples of reaper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lowe’s has a wide selection ranging from 12-foot animatronic scarecrows, 10-foot reapers, and even an in-ground Kraken, — which sold out in just five hours in July 2024. —Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025

The restaurant's signature, Nashville-style chicken tenders and sliders come in seven spice levels, from no spice to reaper, which requires customers to sign a waiver before eating it. —Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025

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Having invented the reaper that would revolutionize agriculture, McCormick wanted to manufacture it near prospective customers, the farmers who were fanning out across the Midwest. 1933: George Halas returned to coaching the Chicago Bears, replacing Ralph Jones. —Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing reaper

• grim reaper

Rhymes for reaper

• beeper
• cheaper
• creeper
• deeper
• keeper
• sleeper
• steeper
• sweeper
• beekeeper
• bookkeeper
• doorkeeper
• gamekeeper

Kids Definition

reaper

noun

reap·​er ˈrē-pər 

1

: a worker who reaps crops

2

: a machine for reaping grain