shedder

noun

shed·​der ˈshe-dər How to pronounce shedder (audio)
: one that sheds something: such as
a
: a crab or lobster about to molt
b
: a newly molted crab

Examples of shedder in a Sentence

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Cotton clothes are lint shedders, microfibers are lint attractors and when washed together, microfiber fleece ends up covered with little balls of lint. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024 In fact, the non-glamorous effects of the morning shed are what lured in some other shedders, including 24-year-old tech consultant Maureen Osei, whose shedding TikTok now has over 3 million views. Tayler Adigun, Essence, 5 Aug. 2024 With some shedders claiming the trend has more than just aesthetic benefit––from decreased snoring to better jaw alignment and more rest––excess or improper use of tools may pose unnecessary risks. Tayler Adigun, Essence, 5 Aug. 2024 Some breeds are heavy shedders, such as Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers, while others shed minimally, like Poodles or Bichon Frises. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 July 2023 Her: golden-haired professional shedder, even more food-motivated, seeking human to do her bidding. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 16 May 2023 Got a shedder? Arielle Tschinkel, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2020 Swift is the consummate skin-shedder, forever toeing the line between self-expression and self-creation. Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 28 Oct. 2022 One of the 14, a ewe, was a chronic shedder identified in 2020, but was not shedding this fall. Jayson Jacoby, oregonlive, 1 Jan. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shedder was in the 14th century

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“Shedder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shedder. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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