surveyor

noun

sur·​vey·​or sər-ˈvā-ər 

: one that surveys

especially : one whose occupation is surveying land

Examples of surveyor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Disappearance of one observer to another can occur between two surveyors in the process of calculating the dimensions of a large area of terrain. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

In 1810, surveyors latched on to the circle and founded a city, named Circleville, in concentric arcs around it. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Many in the local community have opposed the dam, even damaging bridges to prevent surveyors from entering the area. — Mamita Bhandari, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026

Weather service surveyors often look at larger uproots of trees to get a true idea of where the wind was blowing from. — Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing surveyor

• quantity surveyor

Rhymes for surveyor

• assayer
• ballplayer
• betrayer
• bilayer
• bricklayer
• conveyer
• conveyor
• purveyor
• ratepayer
• soothsayer
• taxpayer
• gayer

Kids Definition

surveyor

noun

sur·​vey·​or sər-ˈvā-ər 

: one that surveys

especially : one whose occupation is surveying land