voter

noun

vot·​er ˈvō-tər How to pronounce voter (audio)
: one that votes or has the legal right to vote

Examples of voter in a Sentence

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In The Charlotte Observer’s voter guide for the election, read about Mayor Vi Lyles, the most competitive council races and questionnaires from all candidates on the ballot. Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025 The federal rollback has disproportionately impacted states like Virginia and Maryland, which are so close to Washington, and have become a sore point for Republicans as voters react negatively to the hiring reductions. Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025 However, proof of residence and registration is needed for first-time voters to vote in a federal election, which is why Maya's name was challenged and rejected for the 2022 primary ballot, prosecutors added. Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025 His Instagram feed includes recent posts promoting Hanks Coffee, with profits going to veterans support organizations, and another post promoting voter registration. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for voter

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of voter was circa 1600

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“Voter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voter. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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voter

noun
vot·​er ˈvōt-ər How to pronounce voter (audio)
: one that votes or has the legal right to vote

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