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Definition of wooer
wooer
/ˈwuː.ər/
woo · er
Plural:wooers
wooer Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• noun
1
A person who courts or seeks the romantic affection and hand in marriage of another; a suitor.
Example
"In the classic novel, the wealthy heiress had to choose between a persistent wooer and her childhood friend."
2
A person or organization that actively seeks the support, custom, or favor of someone, such as voters, clients, or investors.
Example
"The candidate proved to be a skillful wooer of undecided voters in the swing districts."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English wowere, derived from Old English wōgere ('a suitor'), from the verb wōgian ('to woo, court').
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wooer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wooer