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tinkerer

Pronunciation: [ˈtɪŋkərər]

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Learn how to use tinkerer in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “craftsmanship”

(noun) a person who enjoys fixing, making, or improving things with their hands. A tinkerer likes to play around with tools and materials to create or repair items. It's like being a mini-inventor or handyman.

Example

My grandfather was a tinkerer; he could fix anything around the house.

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She isn't much of a tinkerer; she prefers to buy new things instead of fixing old ones.

Example

Is he a tinkerer who enjoys building gadgets in his free time?

Context: “innovation”

(noun) someone who experiments with ideas or inventions, usually in a casual or playful way. A tinkerer likes to try different methods to see what works and what doesn’t. They are often creative and enjoy problem-solving.

Example

As a tinkerer, she loves to test new ideas for her science projects.

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He doesn’t consider himself a tinkerer because he rarely tries out new inventions.

Example

Do you think a tinkerer is someone who enjoys experimenting with new inventions?

How to pronounce tinkerer

Pronunciation: [ˈtɪŋkərər]

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