collector
noun
a person or thing that collects.
collectors
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pluralof collector.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Waiving the smog check requirement will make it easier for collectors to bring their cars to shows and celebrations without running afoul of the law.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
Card-game makers have also put more focus on releasing rare and limited-edition cards, helping retain the interest of collectors and driving card prices higher on the secondary market.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
Maintaining vintage vehicles is a labor of love, and the biennial smog check requirement poses an additional challenge for collectors, as not all gas stations are equipped to provide this service.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
Still others have argued that collectors are “damaged personalities who have been driven to collect in attempts to repair traumas experienced in early infancy.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Grandma watched shows about antique collectors, so he knew the importance of properly storing things like bronze spoons from the 1700s.
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
