improver

== English == === Etymology 1 === From improve +‎ -er. ==== Pronunciation ==== (General American) IPA(key): /ɪmˈpɹuːvɚ/ (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ɪmˈpɹuːvə/ ==== Noun ==== improver (plural improvers) Something that, or someone who, improves something. (obsolete) Specifically, a person who improves land or property, a landscaper. One who improves his or her performance, one who shows improvement (of individuals or groups). A substance added to cause improvement (especially to a foodstuff). (historical) A pad worn by women to make the dress hang properly. ===== Derived terms ===== ===== Translations ===== === Etymology 2 === From improv +‎ -er. ==== Pronunciation ==== (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɪmpɹɑvɚ/ (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɪmpɹɒvə/ ==== Noun ==== improver (plural improvers) One who performs improv; an improviser.