explorer

noun

ex·​plor·​er ik-ˈsplȯr-ər 

1

: one that explores

especially : a person who travels in search of geographical or scientific information

2

Explorer : a member of a coed scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America for young people ages 14 to 20 focusing on career awareness

Examples of explorer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The maison is continuing in that same utilitarian vein, with four new collections for modern explorers. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026

The immodestly priced Krigler Lovely Patchouli 55 comes in a limited edition cross-body case made from vegan leather that feels a bit like what a Victorian explorer would use to carry his binoculars. — Chloe Schama, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026

Main contributors on the film include climate justice activist Xiye Bastida; field biologist, wildlife filmmaker and explorer Dan O’Neill; and former White House chef and senior policy advisor on nutrition Sam Kass. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026

Genden Phuntsok portrays the late Sherpa in this inspiring biopic from Jennifer Peedom, with Tom Hiddleston as New Zealand explorer Sir Edmund Hillary. — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for explorer

• restorer
• borer
• corer
• horror
• maurer
• scorer
• storer

Kids Definition

explorer

noun

ex·​plor·​er ik-ˈsplōr-ər 

-ˈsplȯr-

1

: one that explores

a vehicle called the lunar explorer

especially : a person who travels in search of new geographical or scientific information

2

capitalized : a member of the scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America for young people 14 to 20 years old

Medical Definition

explorer

noun

ex·​plor·​er ik-ˈsplōr-ər, -ˈsplȯr- 

: an instrument for exploring cavities especially in teeth : probe sense 1