prospector

noun

pros·​pec·​tor ˈpräˌspektə(r) sometimes prəˈs- 

plural -s

: one that prospects

especially : a person who explores a region for valuable mineral deposits

Word History

Etymology

prospect entry 2 + -or

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Rhymes for prospector

• bisector
• collector
• connector
• corrector
• defector
• deflector
• detector
• director
• dissector
• effector
• ejector
• elector

Kids Definition

prospector

noun

pros·​pec·​tor

ˈpräs-ˌpek-tər

: a person who explores a region in search of valuable minerals (as metals or oil)