lifter

[ lif-ter ]

noun

1. a person or thing that lifts.
2. Machinery. a device or machine part used for lifting another part, as a cam used for lifting a valve in an engine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lifter¹

First recorded in 1525–35; lift + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Robert Rogers, who spent 12 years as an omnivorous weight lifter before switching to a plant-based diet in 2020, thinks he looks "10 times better" than he did five years ago.

From Salon

Some say they use it for an energy boost or as a mood lifter.

From Los Angeles Times

Of the four chambers, the left ventricle is the heavy lifter, as its thick, cone-shaped musculature is built for pumping blood through the entire body.

From Science Daily

“It’s our responsibility to be mood lifters. … This is a huge opportunity for all comedians to really dig deep and lift others up.”

From Los Angeles Times

When I moved to Venice Beach two years ago, I saw Chinese tattoos on skaters, lifters, pickleball players, surfers and tourists, hardly any with Chinese heritage.

From Los Angeles Times

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