Exterminator (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who exterminates (especially someone whose occupation is the extermination of troublesome rodents and insects).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The landlord hired an exterminator to deal with the cockroach infestation in the apartment building.
- As an exterminator, she was often called to eliminate wasp nests from backyards and attics.
- The neighbors complained about the rats in the abandoned house, so the city sent an exterminator to take care of the problem.
- Years of experience as an exterminator had given him the skills and patience to deal with even the most severe infestations.
- She was considering a career as an exterminator to help get rid of pests that were becoming a nuisance in her community.