piper

noun
UK: /ˈpaɪpər/
US: /ˈpaɪpər/

  1. A person who plays a pipe or bagpipes.

    1. The piper played a tune.
    2. The skilled piper led the parade through the town square captivating everyone with their music.

  2. A type of wading bird with a long bill.

    1. We saw a piper by the shore.
    2. The ornithologist identified the small shorebird as a common piper during the field observation.

  3. A person who entices or lures, often deceptively.

    1. He's a piper with promises.
    2. The smooth-talking salesman acted as a piper leading unsuspecting customers into unfavorable deals.

Synonyms

musician flautist whistler

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "piper" in English means: A person who plays a pipe or bagpipes., A type of wading bird with a long bill., A person who entices or lures, often deceptively..

The phonetic transcription of "piper" is /ˈpaɪpər/ in British English and /ˈpaɪpər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "piper": musician, flautist, whistler.

Example usage of "piper": "The piper played a tune.". More examples on the page.