logger

noun

log·​ger ˈlȯ-gər How to pronounce logger (audio)
ˈlä-
: one engaged in logging

Examples of logger in a Sentence

the loggers were obliged to plant as many trees as they cut down
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Knott’s, however, gave the ride, one that moves in its flume at a relatively brisk pace, a narrative about turn-of-the-century loggers, showing the world that thrill rides could carry a story. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2024 Trash and recycling collection is fifth most dangerous job in the US, after loggers, fishermen, aircraft pilots, and roofers. Michael Hardy, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2018 On July 31, two loggers cutting trees in Eldorado National Forest came across a human skull and other bones. Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024 In 2019, Paulino and his cousin were ambushed by a group of the loggers who killed Paulino and wounded his cousin. Jamie Lang, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for logger 

Word History

First Known Use

1732, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of logger was in 1732

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“Logger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/logger. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.

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logger

noun
log·​ger ˈlȯg-ər How to pronounce logger (audio)
ˈläg-
: one whose work is logging

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