collector
noun
col·lec·tor
kə-ˈlek-tər 
: one that collects: such as
a
: an official who collects funds or moneys
b
: a person who makes a collection
stamp collector
c
: an object or device that collects
the statuette was a dust collector
d
Examples of collector in a Sentence
He is an avid stamp collector.
The painting was purchased by a private collector.
The trash collectors came early today.
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That album record is arguably chief among a canon of essential pressings that collectors almost always have in their catalogs, so both younger buyers and longtime record enthusiasts seek it out.
—
Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 1 Oct. 2025
His enthusiasm for collecting has endeared him to other people in the community, from customizing signatures to posting about the hobby, jumping on streams to rip packs and even walking the floor at some of the biggest card shows like any other average collector.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The veteran music insider, who worked closely with Snoop Dogg for 17 years as a manager and brand adviser, teamed with high-profile sneaker designer, collector, store owner and creator Sean Wotherspoon to launch MNTGE in 2022.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
And this year, even collectors nostalgic for the early days of the hobby, before social media and investment watches entered the picture, said the vibe felt just right.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
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Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 1 Oct. 2025
His enthusiasm for collecting has endeared him to other people in the community, from customizing signatures to posting about the hobby, jumping on streams to rip packs and even walking the floor at some of the biggest card shows like any other average collector.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The veteran music insider, who worked closely with Snoop Dogg for 17 years as a manager and brand adviser, teamed with high-profile sneaker designer, collector, store owner and creator Sean Wotherspoon to launch MNTGE in 2022.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
And this year, even collectors nostalgic for the early days of the hobby, before social media and investment watches entered the picture, said the vibe felt just right.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for collector
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“Collector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collector. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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collector
noun
col·lec·tor
kə-ˈlek-tər
1
: a person whose job is to collect money due
tax collector
bill collector
2
: one that makes a collection
stamp collector
3
: an object or device that collects
the ornament was just a dust collector
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