Word: sponger
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: spong
er
Definition: A parasitic hanger-on.
Morphemes:
Affix: sponge
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any sponge-like substance.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: spongia
Language: la
Decoded: spongia
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A sponge.
Affix: -er
Language: en
Meaning: agent noun
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -er; Used to form nouns denoting an agent of use, such as a dealer or artisan, from other nouns.