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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The exhibit features 200 artworks, some certified originals lent by private collectors and the rest are replicas.
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Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
This year, the marketing team at Tavistock has also made a more concerted effort to reach high-dollar collectors in Windermere, Winter Park and beyond.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
The allegations stem from a document released by the tax collector's office that lists companies authorized under federal licenses.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Despite the historic collector’s value of sports cards, Pokémon cards have posted the largest long-term increase of any trading card category—up over 3,200% over the past two decades, according to Card Ladder.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
This year, the marketing team at Tavistock has also made a more concerted effort to reach high-dollar collectors in Windermere, Winter Park and beyond.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
The allegations stem from a document released by the tax collector's office that lists companies authorized under federal licenses.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Despite the historic collector’s value of sports cards, Pokémon cards have posted the largest long-term increase of any trading card category—up over 3,200% over the past two decades, according to Card Ladder.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Collector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collector. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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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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