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tamer

/ˈteɪ.mər/
tam · er
Plural:tamers
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Adjective:tame
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tamer Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

More domesticated, docile, or tractable; less wild or fierce than before.

Example

"After several months of patient handling, the rescued horse became much tamer around people."

2

Less exciting, adventurous, or controversial; more restrained or mild.

Example

"The television adaptation offered a much tamer version of the original novel's dramatic plot."

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• noun

1

A person who domesticates, trains, and controls wild animals, especially for performances or exhibitions.

Example

"The experienced lion tamer stepped calmly into the arena to guide the big cats through their routine."

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• Rhymes for tamer

• Nearby Words

tame
tamely
tameness
tamer
tamp
tampa
tampax

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the verb and adjective 'tame' (from Old English 'tam', meaning domesticated or gentle) combined with the agentive or comparative suffix '-er'.

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