er- root words — words with the er- root

The root er- comes from Old English er, meaning one who does (digs clams). 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including pincer, clammer, decoyer, labeler. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the er- root

Explore words with er- — words containing the er- root and sharing its sense of "one who does (digs clams)". Examples include pincer, clammer, decoyer, labeler. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does er- mean?

The er- root means one who does (digs clams), from Old English er. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.