English · Word Candidate

destroyer

/dəˈstɹɔɪ.ɚ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: destroyers

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Meaning · English

That which destroys something.

Noun

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).

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).

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.

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