Meaning of the word picker in English

What does picker mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

picker

US /ˈpɪk.ɚ/
UK /ˈpɪk.ər/

Noun

1.

a person or machine that picks something, especially fruit or cotton

Example:
The fruit pickers started their work early in the morning.
A mechanical cotton picker can harvest fields much faster than manual labor.
2.

a person who is very careful about what they choose

Example:
She's a very fussy eater, a real food picker.
He's a careful picker of investments, always looking for the best opportunities.
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