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osculator

osculator

9.9
A person who kisses others
  • noun
  • /ˈɒskjʊleɪtər/
  • Archaic
translation icon : besador
  • The osculator greeted the crowd with a kiss.

Examples

  • A talented osculator can make even a simple kiss unforgettable.

  • He jokingly referred to himself as a professional osculator after all the kisses he received on his birthday.

  • The most enthusiastic osculator at the wedding was undoubtedly Aunt Mabel.

  • She is known as an expert osculator in her community.

  • At the festival, many guests were greeted by an enthusiastic osculator who showered them with kisses.

  • She became a celebrated osculator after gaining a reputation for her sweet and affectionate kisses.

  • The award for best osculator went to the performer known for her captivating on-stage kisses.

Synonyms

kisser
vsosculator
52 3.6

A person who kisses someone

has the same meaning but uses a different word
busser
vsosculator
  • Archaic
8.2

A person who kisses someone

is the general label without noting word formation

Surface Forms

osculator singular
osculators plural

Morphology

osculator = osculate (semi-transparent) = osculate + or

Formally derived from the verb 'osculate' with the agentive suffix '-or', but both the base and Latinate morphology are uncommon for average learners.

Etymology

Osculator comes from the Latin word osculum, which means 'kiss', and from os, which means 'mouth' and is the same root you see in oral. So an osculator is someone who kisses.