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dodger

/ˈdɑːdʒ.ɚ/
dodg · er
Plural:dodgers
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dodger Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who evades, shirks, or uses clever tricks to avoid a duty, obligation, or responsibility.

Example

"The tax auditor was determined to catch every habitual dodger who hid income in offshore accounts."

2

A heavy fabric or canvas screen fitted over a boat's companionway or bridge to protect the crew from wind and spray.

Example

"The captain huddled behind the canvas dodger to shield his eyes from the freezing ocean spray."

3

American A small, hard-baked cake or dumpling made of cornmeal (also called a corn dodger).

Example

"My grandmother served a pot of simmering collard greens alongside a plate of crispy cornmeal dodgers."

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• Rhymes for dodger

• Nearby Words

dodgeball
dodgem
dodgems
dodger
dodgily
dodginess
dodgy

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dodger. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dodger
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