Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
exterminator
noun
/ɪkˈstɜːrmɪneɪtər/
Definition
A person or company that eliminates pests, such as insects or rodents.
Examples
- The exterminator arrived early in the morning to treat the house for termites.
- We called an exterminator because we had a mouse problem in the kitchen.
- After the exterminator finished his work, we noticed a significant decrease in pest activity.
Meaning
An exterminator is someone who specializes in the removal of unwanted pests from homes and buildings.
Synonyms
- pest control expert
- pest exterminator
- bug sprayer
- vermin eradicator