How do you use the word "scavenger" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "scavenger": I'm organizing a scavenger hunt for my son's thirteenth birthday party. I'm on a scavenger hunt.

Scavenger Meaning

/ˈskæv.ən.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

nounSomeone who scavenges, especially one who searches through rubbish for food or useful things.

nounAn animal that feeds on decaying matter such as carrion.

Sentence Examples

I'm organizing a scavenger hunt for my son's thirteenth birthday party.

I'm on a scavenger hunt.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

magpie

Antonyms:

None

CEFR Practice Quiz

The vulture, a well-known ____, often feeds on dead animals it finds.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

The vulture is a natural ____ that feeds on the carcasses of animals killed by predators.

Word Origin & History

Originally from Middle English scavager, from Anglo-Norman scawageour (“one who had to do with scavage, inspector, tax collector”), from Old Northern French *scawage, escauwage (“scavage”), Old French *scavage, escavage, alteration of escauvinghe (compare Medieval Latin scewinga, sceawinga), from Old Dutch scauwōn (“to inspect, to examinate, to look at”). Usually reinterpreted/re-analysed today as scavenge (which was originally a backformation from this word) + -er. Compare Old English sċēawung (“a showing, spectacle, examination, inspection, toll on exposure of goods”) and Dutch schouwing (“inspection”). More at show.

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