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Definition of rescuer

rescuer

/ˈrɛskjuːər/
res · cu · er
Plural:rescuers
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rescuer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person or animal that saves someone or something from a dangerous, harmful, or distressing situation.

Example

"The stranded hikers waved brightly colored jackets to attract the attention of a mountain rescuer."

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• Rhymes for rescuer

• Nearby Words

rescreen
rescuable
rescue
rescuer
resculpt
reseal
resealable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the verb 'rescue' (borrowed from Old French 'rescourre', meaning to shake off or deliver from danger) combined with the agent suffix '-er'.

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