Chaser

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃeɪsər/

Definitions of chaser

noun a drink taken after another of a different kind, especially a small amount of a strong alcoholic drink taken after a weaker one

Example Sentences

A1 The cat chased the mouse.

A2 The dog was a good chaser during the game of fetch.

B1 The chaser in the movie was determined to catch the criminal.

B2 The whiskey was served with a chaser of soda water.

C1 The chaser aircraft provided cover for the bombers during the mission.

C2 The chaser car followed closely behind the race leader, ready to assist if needed.

Examples of chaser in a Sentence

formal The chaser in this experiment is used to measure the reaction time of the participants.

informal I always like to have a chaser after taking a shot of tequila.

slang He's known as the ultimate chaser, always pursuing the latest trends and fads.

figurative Success is the main goal, but money is just a chaser in the grand scheme of things.

Grammatical Forms of chaser

• past tense: chased
• plural: chasers
• comparative: more chasing
• superlative: most chasing
• present tense: chase
• future tense: will chase
• perfect tense: have chased
• continuous tense: is chasing
• singular: chaser
• positive degree: chase
• infinitive: to chase
• gerund: chasing
• participle: chasing

Origin and Evolution of chaser

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'chaser' originates from Old French 'chacier' which means to pursue or chase after.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'chaser' evolved from its original meaning of pursuing or chasing after something to also refer to a person or thing that follows or trails behind another. In modern usage, 'chaser' is commonly used to describe a drink consumed after another drink, especially a shot of liquor taken after a beer or cocktail.