1. a person who saves someone or something from danger, harm, or an unpleasant situation

Examples

• The firefighter was hailed as a hero and rescuer after saving the family from the burning building.
• Mountain rescuers worked through the night to find the lost hikers.
• The dog’s rescuer found him abandoned on the side of the road.
• Coast Guard rescuers pulled three people from the sinking boat.
• She became an animal rescuer, dedicating her life to saving stray cats and dogs.
• The earthquake victims were grateful to their rescuers who dug them out of the rubble.