Word
clicker
Phoneticsclick·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkɫɪkɝ/
UK/klˈɪkɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a small device that makes a short clicking sound when you press it. You use it to train animals, count people, or change channels on a TV.
n. a small hand-held device that produces a short, sharp clicking sound when pressed, often used for animal training, counting, or classroom responses.
Examples
“She presses the clicker to train her dog.”
“The teacher hands out clickers so students can answer quiz questions during the lesson.”
“The wildlife researcher uses a handheld clicker to tally sightings without looking away from the binoculars, keeping an accurate count during the rapid dawn migration.”
Examples
simple
“She presses the clicker to train her dog.”
contextual
“The teacher hands out clickers so students can answer quiz questions during the lesson.”
complex
“The wildlife researcher uses a handheld clicker to tally sightings without looking away from the binoculars, keeping an accurate count during the rapid dawn migration.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “clicker” in context.
Verb
01. aim clicker
“Aim the clicker at the TV and press the button to change channels.”
verb + noun
02. clicker beeps
“My presentation clicker beeps when the battery is getting low.”
noun + verb
03. clicker clicks
“The clicker clicks loudly, so the dog hears it from across the room.”
noun + verb
04. clicker works
“This clicker works well even from the back of the classroom.”
noun + verb
05. hold clicker
“Hold the clicker in your hand during the whole training session.”
verb + noun
06. press clicker
“Press the clicker once every time your dog does the right thing.”
verb + noun
Adjective
07. presentation clicker
“The speaker used a presentation clicker to move through the slides.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. battery for clicker
“I need a new battery for my presentation clicker.”
noun + prep + noun
09. button on clicker
“The button on the clicker is large enough to press quickly.”
noun + prep + noun
10. change channels with a clicker
“He likes to change channels with a clicker instead of using an app.”
11. count visitors with a clicker
“Staff count visitors with a clicker at the entrance to the gallery.”
12. press the clicker once
“Press the clicker once, then give your dog a treat immediately.”
Etymology
From click + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Related words
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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