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De-Stresser

/diːˈstrɛsər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    A person or thing that relieves stress.

    "Yoga is often considered a popular de-stresser for many people."
  2. 2

    An activity or method that helps to reduce stress.

    "Listening to music can be an effective de-stresser after a long day."

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The term 'de-stresser' is a compound word formed from the prefix 'de-' meaning to reverse or remove, and 'stresser', which is derived from 'stress', a word with Latin roots ('stringere') meaning to draw tight. The term emerged in the late 20th century as a colloquial expression to describe anything that alleviates stress.

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