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Definition of prospector

prospector

/ˈprɑː.spɛk.tɚ/
pros · pec · tor
Plural:prospectors
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prospector Lexical Profile

prospector Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who searches an area for mineral deposits, such as gold, silver, or oil, especially by drilling and excavation.

Example

"The old prospector spent decades panning for gold in the remote mountain streams."

2

An individual or organization that actively seeks out new business opportunities, clients, or promising ventures.

Example

"In the early days of the internet, digital prospectors bought up thousands of domain names hoping to sell them for a profit."

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• Nearby Words

prospect falls
prospective
prospectively
prospector
prospectus
prosper
prosperity

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the verb 'prospect' and the agent suffix '-or', ultimately deriving from Latin 'prospectus' ('distant view'), from 'prospicere' ('to look forward').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prospector. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prospector
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