destroyer
/dəˈstɹɔɪ.ɚ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: destroyers
Sense 1
Meaning · English
That which destroys something.
Noun
Examples
But it is as a destroyer of grasshoppers that the dickcissel excels.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A small, fast warship with light gun armament, smaller than a cruiser, but bigger than a frigate.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “destroyer” mean?
That which destroys something.
Is “destroyer” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.