laker

American

[ley-ker] / ˈleɪ kər /

noun

a person associated with a lake, as a resident, visitor, or worker.
a ship designed for navigating on lakes, lake, especially the Great Lakes.
a fish found in lakes lake or caught in a lake, especially the lake trout.
(initial capital letter) any one of the Lake Poets.

laker British

/ ˈleɪkə /

noun

a cargo vessel used on lakes

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Etymology

Origin of laker

First recorded in 1790–1800; lake ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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I’m not an usher at a Laker game?

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He is a super Laker fan and he’ll continue to be a super Laker fan.

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But oddly also speaking was Dwyane Wade, who played for Riley in Miami but was never a Laker.

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“The biggest footprint in Laker history had been planted,” he said, later adding, “You begin by chasing footprints, you grow by honoring them. And if you’re committed enough, you leave giant steps of your own.”

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He had 10 points in his first game as a Laker, coming off the bench to go four for seven from the field and two for four from beyond the three-point line.

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