-eer

UK/ˈɪə(ɹ)/

suffix

Used to form an occupational noun denoting someone associated with, concerned with, or engaged in a specified activity.

OriginMiddle French -ier →
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Meanings

suffix
  1. Used to form an occupational noun denoting someone associated with, concerned with, or engaged in a specified activity.

Origin

  1. Middle French-ier
  2. English-eer

From Middle French -ier. Doublet of -ar, -ary, -ier, and -yer.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with -eer

hereyearclearnearcareerheargearappearwearfearvolunteermirrorpremierdearbeerseverepeerearpioneerPierredeermeretiersheer
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Sounds the same

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Cite this entry
APA

-eer. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-eer

MLA

“-eer.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-eer. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “-eer,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-eer.

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