noun
plunger
PLUHND-zhuh
noun
1
A rubber suction tool used to clear blocked drains or toilets.
"He grabbed the plunger when the toilet backed up."
2
The part of a syringe or cafetière that is pushed down to push out contents or press grounds.
"She pushed the plunger down slowly on the cafetière."
How to Use Plunger
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tool for unblocking drains, or the pushed-down part of a syringe or coffee press.
Common pairings
use a plunger
press the plunger
Word Forms
plungers plural
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Etymology
Formed from "plunge" plus the agent suffix "-er".