1. plural of exterminator; people or companies whose job is to kill and remove pests such as insects or rodents from buildings
Usage: countable noun; commonly used in commercial and residential contexts
2. people or things that destroy or eliminate something completely
Usage: figurative or general use

Examples

• We called the exterminators when we discovered termites in the basement.
• The pest control company sent two exterminators to inspect our apartment.
• Professional exterminators use safe chemicals to eliminate cockroaches.
• The city hired exterminators to control the rat population in the subway.
• Some exterminators specialize in wildlife removal rather than insects.
• We got quotes from three different exterminators before choosing one.