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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Art lovers of all kinds — from seasoned curators and collectors to newcomers — flock to New York City in May to experience the area’s vibrant art scene.
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 May 2025
Special offerings — from brand new albums to live releases, deluxe editions, and re-pressings on vinyl and CD — rushed the rankings as collectors snapped up limited-edition titles in large quantities.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
Art lovers of all kinds — from seasoned curators and collectors to newcomers — flock to New York City in May to experience the area’s vibrant art scene.
—Tanya Mohn, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Painter, exhibition organizer, collector, gardener, competitive sailor: Caillebotte unsettles conventional definitions of the figure of the artist.
—James Meyer, Artforum, 1 May 2025
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“Collector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collector. Accessed 13 May. 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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