glover

noun

glov·​er ˈglə-vər How to pronounce glover (audio)
: one that makes or sells gloves

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Diaz was a gold glover in the field against Richards. — Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026 The Shakespeares are led by a glover, whose business has seen better days. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2025 Felton detailed the intricate glove workshop set that was needed because Will’s father is a glover. — Kennedy French, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026 With Volpe struggling, Boone did not seem committed to keeping the gold glover atop the order should his struggles continue. — James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 3 July 2024 Occupations for the Separatists included wool comber, glover, twine maker, leatherworker, hatmaker, serge weaver, tailor, and silk maker. — Literary Hub, 12 June 2026 Santo was a nine-time all-star, five-time gold glover and hit 342 homers for Chicago’s two MLB clubs, 1960-1984. — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026 College softball gold glover Emily Sauvageau snagged Ohtani’s 300th professional home run ball on June 24 at Coors Field. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025 Marlowe, the son of a poor Canterbury cobbler, and Shakespeare, the son of a Stratford glover and alderman, were both unlikely artistic geniuses, provincials in a nation in which social class was rigidly fixed. — Heller McAlpin, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of glover was in the 14th century

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Glover

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Glov·​er ˈglə-vər How to pronounce Glover (audio)
John 1732–1797 American general in Revolution
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