Digger
/ˈdɪɡər/
Definitions
2 meaningsA person or thing that digs, especially one that digs earth or soil.
/ˈdɪɡər/
A person or thing that digs.
The farmer used a digger to prepare the field for planting.
💡 Simply: Imagine someone or something that makes holes in the ground! Like a construction worker using a big machine or a dog that buries its bone.
👶 For kids: Someone or something that makes a hole in the ground.
More Examples
The archaeologist carefully brushed the dirt away from the artifacts, knowing they were a digger.
The mechanical digger quickly cleared the land.
How It's Used
"The construction crew brought in a mechanical digger to excavate the foundation."
"The gardener used a hand digger to plant the bulbs."
"In Australia, 'digger' is a term for soldiers, particularly from World War I."
Informal term for Australian or New Zealand soldiers.
/ˈdɪɡər/
Australian informal name for soldiers.
The 'diggers' fought bravely during the Gallipoli campaign.
💡 Simply: In Australia and New Zealand, they sometimes call their soldiers 'diggers', especially from the old wars. It's a special nickname, like a term of endearment.
👶 For kids: A nickname for some Australian and New Zealand soldiers.
More Examples
The term 'digger' is a part of Australian military history.
The ANZACs were the 'diggers' during the war.
How It's Used
"Australian soldiers were often referred to as 'diggers' during wartime."
"During World War I, Australian soldiers were fondly called diggers."
From Middle English *diggere*, from Old English *dicgere* (masculine) and *dīcere* (feminine) , from *dīgan* to dig.
The term 'digger' for Australian soldiers originated during World War I, referencing their trench-digging activities.
Memory tip
Think of a person with a shovel or a machine excavating earth.
Word Origin
"One who digs, excavator"