noun
prospector
pruh-SPEHK-tuh
Prospector (noun) means a person who searches an area for valuable minerals, such as gold or oil. Example: “The old prospector spent decades panning for gold in the mountains.”
noun
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A person who searches an area for valuable minerals, such as gold or oil.
"The old prospector spent decades panning for gold in the mountains."
How to use prospector
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who searches the land for gold, oil, or other valuable resources.
Common pairings
gold prospector
lone prospector
oil prospector
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Word forms
- Plural
- prospectors
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Etymology
From prospect + -or, "one who prospects."
Rhymes for prospector
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What does “prospector” mean?
The word “prospector” means a person who searches an area for valuable minerals, such as gold or oil. In plain terms, someone who searches the land for gold, oil, or other valuable resources.
How do you pronounce “prospector”?
“Prospector” is pronounced pruh-SPEHK-tuh (/ˈpɹɑsˌpɛktɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “prospector” in a sentence?
Here is “prospector” used in a sentence: “The old prospector spent decades panning for gold in the mountains.”
What part of speech is “prospector”?
“Prospector” is a noun.
