shoveler

noun

shov·​el·​er ˈshə-və-lər 

ˈshəv-lər

variants or shoveller

1

: one that shovels

2

: any of several freshwater ducks (genus Anas) that have a large very broad bill and feed by dabbling

Examples of shoveler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Many of these tips come from seasoned shovelers who reported their hacks on social media site Reddit. 6 ways to make snow shoveling safer Shovel in intervals rather than all at once. —Rebecca Powell, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025

The team advises those selected to dress appropriately for the weather, suggesting that shovelers bundle up with gloves, scarves, hats, coats and boots. —Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2024

In Buffalo, officials with the NFL's Bills sought stadium snow shovelers for the season, including ahead of Sunday night's game against the San Francisco 49ers. —CBS News, 1 Dec. 2024

There was so much snow that the Bills put out a call for shovelers to help remove the snow before game time, offering $20 an hour plus food and hot beverages. —Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 1 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

shoveler

noun

shov·​el·​er

variants or shoveller

ˈshəv-(ə-)lər 

1

: one that shovels

2

: any of several freshwater ducks having a large and very broad bill