noun

prospector

pruh-SPEHK-tuh

noun

A person who searches an area for valuable minerals, such as gold or oil.

"The old prospector spent decades panning for gold in the mountains."

How to Use Prospector

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who searches the land for gold, oil, or other valuable resources.

Common pairings

gold prospector lone prospector oil prospector

prospectors plural

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The old _____ spent decades panning for gold in the mountains.

From prospect + -or, "one who prospects."

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