potterers

noun

plural of potterer
as in amateurs
a person who regularly or occasionally engages in an activity as a pastime rather than as a profession a camera designed for people who don't pretend to be anything more than potterers at photography

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  1. amateurs
  2. tinkerers
Noun
  • Jakarta World Cinema also runs a short film competition, which took place in June and drew more than 300 entries from professionals, amateurs and students.
    — Jenny S. Li, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Over 60,000 runners are expected to make the journey through all five NYC boroughs, including professionals, amateurs, and even celebrities like Jennifer Connelly, Patina Miller, Dylan Efron, and Tiki Barber, among others.
    — Oscar Hartzog, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of amateurs
Noun
  • But in July, some intrepid tinkerers on Reddit’s r/synthdiy board began reverse-engineering the FM-1’s stock firmware to expand the device’s abilities.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Volunteers, who can include enthusiastic tinkerers, bike repair gurus and experienced handymen, help repair flat tires, broken lamps and clothing.
    — Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of tinkerers
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