# clicker

/ˈkɫɪkɝ/ (US) · /klˈɪkɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/clicker
Updated: 2026-10-18

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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