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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

scavenger

/skævˈɛndʒər/ noun · British & US
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What does scavenger mean?

noun

A person who searches for and collects things of value or interest, especially in a casual or unofficial way. A person who searches for and gathers information, especially in a thorough and systematic way.

Example

"The park ranger became a scavenger for lost items during her time at the park."

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