Exterminator

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈstɜːrmɪˌneɪtər/

Definitions of exterminator

noun a person or thing that exterminates, especially a person whose job is to get rid of pests or vermin

Example Sentences

A1 The exterminator came to get rid of the ants in my kitchen.

A2 I called the exterminator to deal with the mice in my attic.

B1 The exterminator used non-toxic methods to eliminate the cockroach infestation.

B2 The professional exterminator was able to eradicate the termite problem in the house.

C1 The experienced exterminator was able to identify and eliminate the source of the pest infestation.

C2 After hiring the exterminator, the house was finally free of all pests and insects.

Examples of exterminator in a Sentence

formal The exterminator was called to the office building to deal with a termite infestation.

informal I heard the exterminator is coming tomorrow to get rid of the ants in the kitchen.

slang I can't believe we have to call the bug exterminator again, these pests just won't go away.

figurative She was like an emotional exterminator, helping me get rid of all my negative thoughts and feelings.

Grammatical Forms of exterminator

past tense

exterminated

plural

exterminators

comparative

more exterminating

superlative

most exterminating

present tense

exterminates

future tense

will exterminate

perfect tense

has exterminated

continuous tense

is exterminating

singular

exterminator

positive degree

exterminator

infinitive

to exterminate

gerund

exterminating

participle

exterminating

Origin and Evolution of exterminator

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'exterminator' originated from the Latin word 'exterminare', which means 'to drive out' or 'to destroy completely'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'exterminator' has evolved to specifically refer to someone who is hired to eliminate pests or vermin, such as insects or rodents, from a property.