Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

returner

noun

/rɪˈtɜrnər/

Definition

A person or thing that returns something, especially a player who brings back a ball or an item.

Examples

The returner caught the football and ran it back for a touchdown.
As a returner in the tennis match, she mastered the skill of returning her opponent’s serves.
In retail, the returner approached the register with a receipt to return her purchase.

Meaning

The term typically refers to someone who brings back an object to its original place or returns to a location or role, often used in sports or commerce.