shedder

noun

shed·​der ˈshe-dər How to pronounce shedder (audio)
: one that sheds something: such as
a
: a crab or lobster about to molt
b
: a newly molted crab

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Cotton clothes are lint shedders, microfibers are lint attractors and when washed together, microfiber fleece ends up covered with little balls of lint. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 May 2026 Acrylic — widely used as a wool substitute in sweaters and blankets, and one of the worst shedders of microfibers. Ryan Brennan may 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026 But in time, there may be other ways of detecting even the lower shedders. David Cox, NBC news, 21 Apr. 2026 For dogs, 50 different breeds are considered heavy shedders, which include Afghan Hounds, German Shepherds and Huskies. Krystal Nurse, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025 Defensive end and perpetual block-shedder Josh Hines-Allen loves the city and visits during the NFL offseason. Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025 Dog owners, especially those with particularly prolific shedders, know fur can get into every crack and crevice of a home. Shea Simmons, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025 For dogs, 50 different breeds are considered heavy shedders, which include Afghan Hounds, German Shepherds, and Huskies. Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025 In fact, the non-glamorous effects of the morning shed are what lured in some other shedders, including 24-year-old tech consultant Maureen Osei, whose shedding TikTok now has over 3 million views. Tayler Adigun, Essence, 5 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shedder was in the 14th century

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“Shedder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shedder. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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