Word
spreader
Phoneticsspread·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈspɹɛdɝ/
UK/spɹˈɛdɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a tool or machine that spreads something over a surface. You use it for things like butter, seeds, or salt on roads.
n. a device or implement for distributing material evenly over a surface, such as seed, fertilizer, or salt. Extends to a person who disseminates information, rumour, or disease.
Examples
“He uses a small spreader to butter the toast evenly.”
“The farmer drives across the field with a fertilizer spreader to feed the young wheat.”
“The city uses large spreaders on snowy roads to scatter salt quickly and keep drivers safe during winter storms.”
Examples
simple
“He uses a small spreader to butter the toast evenly.”
contextual
“The farmer drives across the field with a fertilizer spreader to feed the young wheat.”
complex
“The city uses large spreaders on snowy roads to scatter salt quickly and keep drivers safe during winter storms.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “spreader” in context.
Verb
01. adjust spreader
“Adjust the spreader to control how much seed comes out.”
verb + noun
02. apply with spreader
“Apply the seeds with a spreader for better coverage.”
verb + prep + noun
03. clean spreader
“Clean the spreader after each use to prevent rust and blockages.”
verb + noun
04. fill spreader
“Fill the spreader with salt before the roads start to freeze.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. broadcast spreader
“Farmers use a broadcast spreader to cover large fields quickly.”
adj + noun
06. flat spreader
“He used a flat spreader to smooth the icing over the cake.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. butter spreader
“She placed a butter spreader beside each plate at breakfast.”
noun + noun
08. fertilizer spreader
“A fertilizer spreader helps distribute nutrients evenly.”
noun + noun
09. adjust the spreader setting
“Adjust the spreader setting for a lighter covering of seed.”
10. clean the spreader after use
“You should clean the spreader after use to stop it blocking.”
11. fill the spreader with salt
“Fill the spreader with salt before driving onto icy roads.”
12. load the manure spreader
“They loaded the manure spreader early in the morning.”
Word family
VERB
NOUN
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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