locator
noun
lo·ca·tor
ˈlō-ˌkā-tər 
lō-ˈkā-
variants
or less commonly locater
: one that locates something (such as a mining claim or the course of a road)
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There are 48 offices in Michigan, and to find an office near you, recipients may use the office locator by entering your zip code on the Social Security's website.
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Mike Snider, Freep.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Buy it direct from Browne Family Vineyards’ online shop (or check their retailer locator).
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Check the Earth 911 recycling locator to find a location near you that will recycle old batteries.
—Katherine Gallagher, Treehugger, 20 Jan. 2026
It is also strongly advised to carry a personal locator beacon (PLB) with you when venturing into the Park.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
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Mike Snider, Freep.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Buy it direct from Browne Family Vineyards’ online shop (or check their retailer locator).
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Check the Earth 911 recycling locator to find a location near you that will recycle old batteries.
—Katherine Gallagher, Treehugger, 20 Jan. 2026
It is also strongly advised to carry a personal locator beacon (PLB) with you when venturing into the Park.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for locator
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“Locator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locator. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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locator
noun
lo·ca·tor
variants
also locater
ˈlō-ˌkāt-ər
lō-ˈkāt-
: one that locates something (as a mining claim or the course of a road)
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