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Definition of waker

waker

/ˈweɪkər/
wak · er
Plural:wakers
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waker Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who wakes from sleep, especially in a specified manner or at a particular time.

Example

"As an early waker, she enjoys the quiet morning hours before the rest of the household stirs."

2

A person or thing that rouses someone from sleep or inactivity.

Example

"The loud chirping of the birds outside the window served as an unwelcome waker at dawn."

3

A person who stays awake or keeps vigil, especially at a wake for the dead.

Example

"Throughout the night, the wakers shared fond memories and stories beside the coffin."

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• Rhymes for waker

• Nearby Words

wakefully
wakefulness
waken
waker
wakerobin
waking
waldo

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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