CEFR B1

Miser

noun

Meaning

A person who is stingy and hoards money, unwilling to spend.

Examples

  • The old miser lived alone in his large house, counting his gold coins every night.
  • Despite his vast wealth, he was a notorious miser who wore patched clothes.

Synonyms: stingy person, tightwad, scrooge, penny-pincher