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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While hobbyists love their hobbies and collectors enjoy their collections, taking a candid look at an item before purchasing or bringing it into your home is always a good idea for limiting buildup of clutter.
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Carriers and collectors must always keep arrow keys secured and attached to their belts or clothing by a chain while on duty and return them at the end of each day.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
This allowed antler collectors and other interested buyers to walk past some of the piles of furs and stacks of trophy antlers — mostly from elk and mule deer, although the DWR says a few moose, sheep, and pronghorn are in the mix as well.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 27 Mar. 2025
More than 30 coin dealers will have high quality coins for the beginner to advanced collectors.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Carriers and collectors must always keep arrow keys secured and attached to their belts or clothing by a chain while on duty and return them at the end of each day.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
This allowed antler collectors and other interested buyers to walk past some of the piles of furs and stacks of trophy antlers — mostly from elk and mule deer, although the DWR says a few moose, sheep, and pronghorn are in the mix as well.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 27 Mar. 2025
More than 30 coin dealers will have high quality coins for the beginner to advanced collectors.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Collector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collector. Accessed 4 Apr. 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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