miser

Example Sentences

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“I’m a miser right now when it comes to what I’m spending at supermarkets,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025

A new four-episode podcast aims to show how Ebenezer Scrooge became the miserable miser of the Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol,” focusing on themes of redemption, mercy, grace and compassion.

From Washington Times • Nov. 27, 2023

His dad, a “mouse-like miser of a man,” makes only short visits.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 26, 2023

Apple’s ‘Spirited’ turns the oft-told tale on its head by making its miser a media manipulator, and viewing him through the perspective of the ghosts.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2022

He gave a nervous laugh, like a miser caught at his counting.

From "Grendel" by John Gardner