switcher

switcher noun: one who or that which operates a switch.

Noun

switcher (plural switchers)

One who or that which operates a switch.
- They all love frugality and conservation; they are manic savers of bits of string and switchers-off of lights.1984, John Martin Robinson, The latest country houses, page 32
One who or that which switches, that is, changes in some way.
- career switcher
- Switch to Acme brand razors for a closer shave! For a limited time, we'll pay you to be a switcher!
A switchmode power supply.
(US) A railway locomotive used for shunting (switching).

Synonyms:

shunter, shunting engine, switch engine
(US, trucking) The yardman who operates such an engine, or performs a similar role in a trucking depot.

Synonyms:

hostler, yard jockey, shunter, switchman
Synonym of vision mixer (“device for selecting between video sources”).

Synonyms:

vision mixer

As a career switcher, I diligently attended all the company presentations on campus, and quickly settled on sales and trading.2004, Gabriel Kim, Vault Career Guide to Sales & Trading, page 109:
In short, the task switcher gives you a way to jump directly to another app, without a layover at the Home screen first.2011, David Pogue, iPhone: The Missing Manual, page 14:

plural	switchers

From switch + -er.

What does switcher mean?: Switcher means one who or that which operates a switch.
How do you use switcher in a sentence?: As a career switcher, I diligently attended all the company presentations on campus, and quickly settled on sales and trading.
What part of speech is switcher?: Switcher is a noun.
What is the plural of switcher?: The plural of switcher is switchers.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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