remover

[ ri-moo-ver ]

noun

1. a person or thing that removes.
2. Law. the transfer of a case from one court to another, as by a writ of error.

Word History and Origins

Origin of remover¹

First recorded in 1585–95; remove + -er ¹

Example Sentences

According to the 2021 lawsuit, Walmart allegedly disposed of aerosols cans, spray paints, rust removers, bleach, pesticides and over-the-counter drugs in regular trash bins, which are not permitted to receive such waste products.

From Los Angeles Times

Encouraging reluctant lawn removers to use nearby parks, which in the case of the Black family is only a block away.

From Los Angeles Times

The roughly 1,800 products that have earned that distinction include household cleaners sold in grocery stores and more niche products like industrial carpet stain removers.

From Salon

These microbes are known to contaminate white wine, causing spoilage and unpleasant odors, including nail polish remover, geranium and "mousy" odors.

From Science Daily

“We have a couch pet hair remover — a reusable manual lint roller — and we’ve given up on black clothing surviving without her presence being known,” Knox says.

From Seattle Times