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goer

[ goh-er ]

noun

  1. a person or thing that goes: goes: go:

    We sat in the lobby watching the comers and goers.

  2. a person who attends frequently or habitually (usually used in combination):

    churchgoer; moviegoer.



goer

/ ˈɡəʊə /

noun

    1. a person who attends something regularly
    2. ( in combination )

      filmgoer

  1. an energetic person
  2. informal.
    an acceptable or feasible idea, proposal, etc
  3. informal.
    a person trying to succeed
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of goer1

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; go 1, -er 1
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Example Sentences

His jokes repeatedly fell flat for the rally goers, who voiced their frustration with his material.

For some he was the main event - some rally goers headed for the exit after he spoke.

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Around him are others like him: pub goers enjoying the winter sun, a beer glass in one hand, a cigarette in the other.

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He paid tribute to his support crew including his parents, partner, and other gym goers who cheered him on along his route on a path at the back of Snap Fitness in Pontyclun.

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Hateley is also looking forward to connecting with young theatre goers.

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