plural chompers
1
informal : one who chomps or chomps on something
a cigar chomper
The zesty crowds at sports events, circuses and saloons are the second largest group of [popcorn] chompers, while moviegoers gobble another 50 million pounds.Patricia Linden
2
informal : tooth
… have a mouthful of teeth, but each chomper is smaller than a grain of rice.Peter Rowe
usually plural
We all know that vanity can lead to its own clichés—from breast implants and tanning parlors to fake enamel chompers and hair transplants.Women's Sports & Fitness

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Keep their chompers away with these expert tips. Ana Durrani, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026 Other teammates figured that Jack Hughes would be just fine without some of his chompers. Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026 What lives in North Texas, has 80 sharp chompers and can hold its breath for almost 45 minutes? Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025 This water flosser is easy to use and thorough, getting between each chomper with a precise stream of water, clearing plaque, gunk, and making your dentist proud. Annie Blackman, Allure, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for chomper

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of chomper was in 1852

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“Chomper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chomper. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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