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Scavenger

Verb / ˈskævʌndʒɜ: / Another word for scavenger — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A scavenger is an animal or person that searches for and collects food, materials, or other useful items from what has been discarded.

Synonyms & similar words

magpie packrat vulture hyena buzzard magpie jackal raccoon opportunist bottom-feeder freeloader leech parasite picker gatherer collector hoarder finder prospector picker-upper sweeper

Example sentences

  1. The raccoon is a scavenger that often searches for food in garbage cans.
  2. The hyena is a scavenger that feeds on the remains of dead animals.
  3. The vulture is a scavenger that feeds on carrion.
  4. The scavenger hunts for food and other useful items that others have discarded.
  5. The scavenger is an important part of the ecosystem as it helps to clean up the environment.

Quotes

  • One man's trash is another man's treasure. - English proverb
  • The scavenger's search is never done. - Unknown
  • The scavenger is like a detective, always on the lookout for clues. - Unknown

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