poacher

1 of 2

noun (1)

poach·​er ˈpō-chər 

1

: one that trespasses or steals

2

: one who kills or takes wild animals (such as game or fish) illegally

poacher

2 of 2

noun (2)

1

: a covered pan containing a plate with depressions or shallow cups in each of which an egg can be cooked over steam rising from boiling water in the bottom of the pan

2

: a baking dish in which food (such as fish) can be poached

Examples of poacher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Forced into an uneasy alliance with a sharp-witted poacher living on the margins of society (Kellyman), the two women fight back, turning their powerlessness into strength through violence, wit, and defiance. —Zac Ntim, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026

The anti-poacher, who ran a private security firm that protects rhinos from poachers, was on patrol when the incident occurred. —Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026

What’s the best egg poacher pan to buy? —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026

Along with his league-leading figures for running in behind, Suarez only ranks behind Benfica’s Vangelis Pavlidis for Cross Receiver runs, underlining his double-threat as both a high-intensity runner and a goal poacher. —Thom Harris, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

poach entry 2

Noun (2)

poach entry 1

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1574, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1861, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for poacher

• cloture