Word
rescuer
Phoneticsres·cuer
US/ˈɹɛsˌkjuɝ/
UK/ɹˈɛskjuːɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who saves someone from danger or trouble. You use it for firefighters, lifeguards, or anyone who helps in an emergency.
n. a person who saves another from danger, harm, or captivity. Applies to both trained emergency workers and bystanders who intervene in a crisis.
Examples
“The rescuer pulls the child from the water.”
“The rescuer wraps the hiker in a blanket after finding him on the cold mountain trail.”
“The exhausted rescuer paused at the collapsed entrance, listening for any sound that might indicate survivors still trapped beneath the rubble.”
Examples
simple
“The rescuer pulls the child from the water.”
contextual
“The rescuer wraps the hiker in a blanket after finding him on the cold mountain trail.”
complex
“The exhausted rescuer paused at the collapsed entrance, listening for any sound that might indicate survivors still trapped beneath the rubble.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “rescuer” in context.
Verb
01. alert rescuer
“The alarm alerted rescuers to the missing climbers on the mountain.”
verb + noun
02. call rescuer
“Neighbours called rescuers after hearing cries from the collapsed house.”
verb + noun
03. praise rescuer
“Officials praised the rescuers for their quick response during the flood.”
verb + noun
04. rescuer arrives
“The rescuer arrived within minutes and gave first aid to the driver.”
noun + verb
05. rescuer responds
“The rescuer responded immediately when she heard shouts for help.”
noun + verb
06. rescuer searches
“The rescuer searched through the rubble for any sign of life.”
noun + verb
Adjective
07. brave rescuer
“The brave rescuer entered the burning building to save the trapped child.”
adj + noun
08. heroic rescuer
“The heroic rescuer was honoured for saving two swimmers from rough seas.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. arrival of rescuers
“The arrival of rescuers brought relief to the stranded passengers.”
noun + prep + noun
10. group of rescuers
“A group of rescuers carried the injured skier down the slope.”
noun + prep + noun
11. await the arrival of rescuers
“Trapped hikers awaited the arrival of rescuers in the cold cave.”
12. rescuers risked their lives
“The rescuers risked their lives to save children from the fire.”
Real-World Examples
“Rescuers in Indonesia have saved dozens of orangutans from wildfires.” “On another ship, the Ukrainian-operated Chelsea 3 sailing under a Maltese flag, rescuers evacuated all 15 crew members, with five receiving treatment for minor injuries.” “Television footage showed rescuers clawing through debris with their bare hands and carrying bloodied children to waiting ambulances as people crowded the alley where the school stood.” “Rescuers spent the entire night searching for people trapped under the rubble, he added.” Etymology
From rescue + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Related words
- 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
- Updated
- アルファベット
- 読み方の一覧 →
QR code
englishreference.com/q/rescuer