explorer
noun
a person or thing that explores.
explorers
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pluralof explorer.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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If successful, future explorers might eventually live on Mars without relying on protective domes.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026
But Jones doesn’t mind the urban explorers if they don’t trash the place.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
It’s a tradition that dates back to 1886, and there have been over 200 such parades since then, celebrating great explorers, war heroes and champion athletes.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026
During 32 dives to the site, explorers collected samples from 485 whale-fossil sites and active whale falls, and found a treasure trove of remains, including one extinct whale's skeleton.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
With renewed determination, at least on Duane’s part, the two explorers followed the river upstream in the hope of finding a less splashy way across it.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
