noun
locator
loh-KAY-tuh
Locator (noun) means a device, tool, or code used to find the position of something. Example: “The phone's locator app tracks the device if it goes missing.”
noun
1
A device, tool, or code used to find the position of something.
"The phone's locator app tracks the device if it goes missing."
2
A unique reference code given to a travel booking.
"Enter your booking locator to check in online."
How to use locator
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething used to pinpoint a location, or the reference code for a flight or hotel booking.
Common pairings
booking locator
store locator
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Word forms
- Plural
- locators
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Etymology
From Latin locātor, "one who places", from locare.
Synonyms
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What does “locator” mean?
The word “locator” means a device, tool, or code used to find the position of something. In plain terms, something used to pinpoint a location, or the reference code for a flight or hotel booking.
How do you pronounce “locator”?
“Locator” is pronounced loh-KAY-tuh (/ˈloʊkeɪtɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “locator” in a sentence?
Here is “locator” used in a sentence: “The phone's locator app tracks the device if it goes missing.”
What part of speech is “locator”?
“Locator” is a noun.
Where does the word “locator” come from?
The word “locator” comes from Latin. From Latin locātor, "one who places", from locare.
How many meanings does “locator” have?
“Locator” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a device, tool, or code used to find the position of something.
