reformer

noun

re·​form·​er ri-ˈfȯr-mər 

1

: one that works for or urges reform

2

Reformer : a leader of the Protestant Reformation

3

: an apparatus for cracking oils or gases to form specialized products

Examples of reformer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, opting for wearing socks on the reformer can reduce exposure to fungi on the machine. — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 14 July 2026

But these camps originally arose to address a deeper anxiety held by parents, leaders and reformers, who worried about the character development of children and sought to use these places as training grounds for good American citizens. — Seth T. Kannarr, Fortune, 13 July 2026

The original Pilates reformer developed around the 1920s is typically wood, smaller and uses a single sliding platform. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

Unlike Germany’s reformers, the Republicans in the House do not propose to improve American older workers’ health, job quality or bargaining power. — Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing reformer

• counter-reformer

Rhymes for reformer

• conformer
• informer
• performer
• transformer
• dormer
• former
• warmer

Kids Definition

reformer

noun

re·​form·​er ri-ˈfȯr-mər 

: one that works for reform