Standard Lemma guide

placer

adj · name · noun · 12 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • /ˈplæsə(ɹ)/
  • /ˈpleɪsə(ɹ)/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -æsə(ɹ)
  • rhymes with -eɪsə(ɹ)
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  • CMU ARPABET: P L AE1 S ER0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
  • CMU ARPABET 2: P L EY1 S ER0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

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adj

Meaning 1

alluvial; occurring in a deposit of sand or earth on a river-bed or bank, particularly with reference to precious metals such as gold or silver

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: business, mining

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2

name

Meaning 2

A barangay of Benito Soliven, Isabela, Philippines.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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name

Meaning 3

A municipality of Masbate, Philippines.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Meronyms: Aguada, Ban-Ao, Burabod, Cabangcalan, Calumpang, Camayabsan, Daanlungsod, Dangpanan, Daraga, Guin-Awayan, Guinhan-Ayan, Katipunan, Libas, Locso-An, Luna, Mahayag, Mahayahay, Manlut-Od, Matagantang, Naboctot, Nagarao, Nainday, Naocondiot, Pasiagon, Pili, Poblacion, Puro, Quibrada, San Marcos, Santa Cruz, Taboc, Tan-Awan, Taverna, Tubod, Villa Inocencio — barangays of Placer

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name

Meaning 4

A barangay of Talalora, Samar, Philippines.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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name

Meaning 5

A municipality of Surigao del Norte, Philippines.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Meronyms: Amoslog, Anislagan, Bad-as, Boyongan, Bugas-bugas, Central, Ellaperal, Ipil, Lakandula, Mabini, Macalaya, Magsaysay, Magupange, Pananay-an, Panhutongan, San Isidro, Sani-sani, Santa Cruz, Suyoc, Tagbongabong — barangays of Placer

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noun

Meaning 6

One who places or arranges something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 7

One who deals in stolen goods; a fence.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: slang

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noun

Meaning 8

A horse, etc. that finishes in a particular place in a race.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: in-compounds

Topics: gambling, games

Examples

  • a third-placer

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noun

Meaning 9

A lamb whose mother has died and which has transferred its attachment to an object, such as a bush or rock, in the locality.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, New-Zealand

Qualifier: ethology; sheep; ethology; sheep

Examples

  • 1971, American Society of Animal Science. Journal of Animal Science, Volume 32, Pages 601-1298, page 1281, In Australia “placer” lambs are also destroyed, for these too are of little use; they will return constantly to one place, not staying with the flock.

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noun

Meaning 10

A place where the superficial detritus is washed for gold, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 11

Any place holding treasures.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly

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noun

Meaning 12

an alluvial deposit that contains particles of some valuable mineral

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: alluvial sediment, alluvial deposit, alluvium, alluvion

History

Etymology

From American Spanish placer, from earlier placel, apparently from obsolete Portuguese placel.

Etymology tree English place Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English placer From place + -er (agent noun suffix).

From place + -er (suffix apparently denoting association).

Real reading context

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