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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

prospector

/prəˈspektər/ noun · British & US
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What does prospector mean?

noun

A person who searches for minerals, especially gold or other precious metals, often in a remote or wilderness area. A person who searches for something, especially a new idea or opportunity.

Example

"The prospector spent years searching for the perfect gold nugget in the California hills."

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