Placer — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈplā-sər/ (noun) /ˈpla-sər/ (noun) plac·er

Meaning & Definition of Placer

Placer (noun)

  1. one that places
  2. one that deposits or arranges
  3. one of the winners in a competition
  4. an alluvial, marine, or glacial deposit containing particles of valuable mineral and especially of gold

Placer (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in champion, champ

    similar: champ, champion, finalist, beater, conqueror, master, subduer, trimmer, vanquisher, victor, whipper, winner, dominator, overdog, ruler, subjugator, top dog
    opposite: loser, punching bag, pushover, quitter, failure, flop, washout, underdog

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Placer

The most common words with a similar meaning to Placer:

champ, champion, finalist, beater, conqueror, master, subduer, trimmer, vanquisher, victor, whipper, winner, dominator, overdog, ruler, subjugator, top dog

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Placer

Words with the opposite meaning of Placer:

loser, punching bag, pushover, quitter, failure, flop, washout, underdog

Origin & Etymology of Placer

Spanish, from Catalan, submarine plain, from plaza place, from Latin platea broad street place

First known use: circa 1578

Frequently Asked Questions about Placer

What does "Placer" mean?

"Placer" means one that places. As a noun, it is defined as: one that places.

What is another word for "Placer"?

Other words for "Placer" include champ, champion, finalist, beater, conqueror, master, subduer and trimmer. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Placer" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Placer"?

There are 17 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Placer". Common alternatives include champ, champion, finalist, beater, conqueror, master, subduer, trimmer, vanquisher and victor.

What is the opposite of "Placer"?

Antonyms of "Placer" include loser, punching bag, pushover, quitter, failure, flop, washout and underdog.

Is "Placer" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Placer" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Placer"?

"Placer" is pronounced /ˈplā-sər/ as a noun and /ˈpla-sər/ as a noun and divided into syllables as plac·er.

What is the origin of the word "Placer"?

"Placer" comes from Spanish, from Catalan, submarine plain, from plaza place, from Latin platea broad street place. First known use: circa 1578.

What is another word for "Placer" meaning "as in champion, champ"?

When "Placer" (noun) means as in champion, champ, synonyms include champ, champion, finalist, beater, conqueror and master. Opposites in this sense include loser, punching bag, pushover and quitter.