spreader

Questions about spreader

What does spreader mean?

spreader means "a hand tool for spreading something". That is the primary sense; the word has 2 in total, listed in full on this page.

How many syllables are in spreader?

spreader has 2 syllables: spread-er. The stress falls on "spread". In IPA it is /ˈspɹɛdɚ/.

What is another word for spreader?

Close synonyms include broadcaster. Each sense on this page lists its own synonyms, because a word with several meanings rarely has one substitute that works for all of them.

Is spreader a common word?

spreader is banded "Uncommon" — turns up in careful writing rather than conversation. The band comes from how often the word appears in a large corpus of everyday English, not from an editor's impression.