Forager

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrɪdʒər/

Definitions of forager

noun a person or animal that searches widely for food or provisions

Example Sentences

A1 The forager collected berries and nuts in the forest.

A2 The forager searched for edible plants and mushrooms in the meadow.

B1 The forager knew how to identify safe and nutritious foods in the wild.

B2 The forager's knowledge of local flora and fauna made them a skilled hunter-gatherer.

C1 The forager's expertise in foraging allowed them to survive in harsh environments.

C2 The forager's ability to find sustenance in the wilderness was unparalleled.

Examples of forager in a Sentence

formal The forager searched the forest for edible plants and berries.

informal The forager went out looking for some wild berries.

slang The forager was out scavenging for some snacks.

figurative As a forager of information, she scoured the internet for news articles.

Grammatical Forms of forager

• past tense: foraged
• plural: foragers
• comparative: more forager
• superlative: most forager
• present tense: forages
• future tense: will forage
• perfect tense: have foraged
• continuous tense: is foraging
• singular: forager
• positive degree: forager
• infinitive: to forage
• gerund: foraging
• participle: foraging

Origin and Evolution of forager

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'forager' originated from the Middle English word 'forager', which came from the Old French word 'foragier' meaning 'to forage'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'forager' has evolved to refer to someone who searches for food or provisions, especially in a natural environment, often associated with gathering wild plants or hunting for game.