Scavenger

Pronunciation: /ˈskævəndʒər/

Definitions of scavenger

noun a cleaning device that removes dirt from streets or roads

Example Sentences

A1 The scavenger found some food scraps in the trash can.

A2 The scavenger searched through the abandoned building for useful items.

B1 Scavengers play an important role in cleaning up the environment by collecting recyclables.

B2 The scavenger carefully sifted through the debris to find any valuable artifacts.

C1 The professional scavenger knew exactly where to look for rare antiques in the old city.

C2 The scavenger's keen eye and expertise in salvage operations made them a highly sought-after asset in the industry.

Examples of scavenger in a Sentence

formal The scavenger searched the forest floor for any signs of edible plants.

informal The scavenger rummaged through the trash looking for something useful.

slang The scavenger was out there dumpster diving for treasures.

figurative She was a scavenger of information, always searching for the latest news and gossip.

Grammatical Forms of scavenger

• past tense: scavenged
• plural: scavengers
• comparative: more scavenging
• superlative: most scavenging
• present tense: scavenges
• future tense: will scavenge
• perfect tense: have scavenged
• continuous tense: is scavenging
• singular: scavenger
• positive degree: scavenger
• infinitive: to scavenge
• gerund: scavenging
• participle: scavenging

Origin and Evolution of scavenger

First Known Use: 1350 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'scavenger' originated from the Middle English word 'scawageour' which came from the Old Norman French word 'escauwageour' meaning 'collector of scavage'

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a person who collected and sold scavage (a tax on goods brought into a town), the term 'scavenger' evolved to describe someone who collects or gathers discarded items or waste materials.