Meaning of the word miser in English

What does miser mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

miser

US /ˈmaɪ.zɚ/
UK /ˈmaɪ.zər/

Noun

a person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible

Example:
He's such a miser that he reuses tea bags.
Despite his wealth, he lived like a miser, denying himself even basic comforts.
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