changer

[ cheyn-jer ]

noun

1. a person or thing that changes something.
2. record changer.
3. Obsolete. a moneychanger.

Other Words From

• trans·changer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of changer¹

1350–1400; Middle English. See change, -er ¹

Example Sentences

The ship - and its sister vessel Spirit of Tasmania V, which is still being built - had previously been described as a "game changer" for Tasmania's tourism industry.

From BBC

Jacob Nitter Sorensen, chief executive of national carrier Air Greenland, says that the new international airport in Nuuk is “going to be a big game changer for us”.

From BBC

“These are great tools for artists, and many of those are already embracing this and understanding that they are game changers for the craft.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Yeah, unity is really important to me as well. But sometimes Christ goes into the temple and turns over the tables of the money changers. It’s not always kumbaya,” Rowland told a Times reporter.

From Los Angeles Times

He said claiming half the compensation back from the bank the fraudster used would be a "game changer" because it would incentivise the industry to shut down accounts sooner to prevent fraud and therefore payouts.

From BBC

Related Words

• banker
• merchant
• retailer
• trader
• trafficker
• vendor
• wholesaler