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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

prospectors

/prəˈspɛktərz/ noun · British & US
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What does prospectors mean?

noun

People who search for minerals, especially gold, in areas where they are likely to be found. Prospectors often work in remote areas and use various techniques to locate and extract valuable minerals.

Example

"The prospectors spent months searching for gold in the desert, following rumors of a hidden vein."

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