chaser

A noun with two primary meanings: a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture someone or something; or a drink taken immediately after another drink, often to mask the taste.

• 🇷🇺Существительное с двумя основными значениями: человек, который преследует и пытается догнать или захватить кого-то или что-то; или напиток, употребляемый сразу после другого напитка, часто для маскировки вкуса.

1. Pursuer B1 formal

   A person who is following and trying to catch or overtake someone or something.

   • The police chaser finally caught up with the suspect.
   • In the race, the chaser was gaining on the leader.
   • The dog acted as a chaser, running after the ball.

   🇷🇺Преследователь

   Synonyms: followerhunterpursuerstalkertracker

2. Drink after another B1 informal

   A mild or non-alcoholic beverage consumed immediately after a stronger alcoholic drink, often to mask the taste.

   • He ordered a beer with a whiskey chaser.
   • She took a shot of tequila and then a soda as a chaser.
   • A glass of water is a good chaser after a strong drink.

   🇷🇺Запивка

   Synonyms: back

• chasers plural form
• chasers' possessive plural form
• chaser's possessive singular form