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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American collector and precious-metals mogul Thomas Kaplan—who has assembled the largest private collection of Rembrandts in the world—plans to part with Young Lion Resting (1638–42) sometime next year.
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Daniel Cassady For Artnews, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
That hits not just collectors but everyday drinkers who look forward to getting their hands on a solid bottle without having to chase it down.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Museums, galleries, art fairs and even individual collectors revel in holding and displaying international collections.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
His clientele includes billionaire motorcycle collector Bobby Haas and actor Jason Momoa.
—New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2025
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Daniel Cassady For Artnews, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
That hits not just collectors but everyday drinkers who look forward to getting their hands on a solid bottle without having to chase it down.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Museums, galleries, art fairs and even individual collectors revel in holding and displaying international collections.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
His clientele includes billionaire motorcycle collector Bobby Haas and actor Jason Momoa.
—New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Collector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collector. Accessed 25 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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