panhandler

/ˈpænhændlə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · [pˈænhˌændlɚ] /ˈpænhændlər/ (ame, ipa) · [pˈænhˌændlɚ] /-d(ᵊ)lə(r) How to pronounce panhandler (audio)/ (ame, mw)

panhandler — noun

  • panhandlersingular
  • panhandlersplural

1. a person on the street or in another public place who tries to get money from st

1.名詞C1
釋義

a person on the street or in another public place who tries to get money from strangers

例句

At the subway exit, a panhandler asked Nellie for spare change.

pattern: ask [person] for spare change

Christopher walked past the panhandler outside the bakery without stopping.

同義詞
  • beggar

    broader term; can refer to anyone living by asking others for money or food

  • street beggar

    plain descriptive phrase that emphasizes asking in a public place

  • mendicant

    formal and rare; often used in historical or religious contexts

用法筆記

Usually refers to face-to-face requests for money in public places such as sidewalks, station exits, or traffic lights. It is more specific than 'beggar', which can be used more generally.

常見錯誤

❌People online asking for donations are panhandlers.
✅People online asking for donations are asking for donations online.
💡'panhandler' usually means someone asking strangers for money face to face in a public place.
❌There was panhandler outside the bank.
✅There was a panhandler outside the bank.
💡'panhandler' is a singular countable noun, so it needs an article.