collector

noun
UK: /kəˈlektər/
US: /kəˈlektər/

  1. A person who collects things, often as a hobby.

    1. My uncle is a stamp collector and has thousands of stamps.
    2. The art collector amassed a significant fortune through shrewd acquisitions over several decades.

  2. A person or company whose job is to collect money that is owed.

    1. The debt collector called to ask about an overdue bill.
    2. Facing mounting unpaid invoices, the company hired a professional debt collector to pursue outstanding payments.

  3. A device or container that collects something.

    1. This solar collector captures sunlight and turns it into energy.
    2. The rain collector efficiently funnels water from the roof into a large storage tank.

Synonyms

accumulator hoarder connoisseur enthusiast

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "collector" in English means: A person who collects things, often as a hobby., A person or company whose job is to collect money that is owed., A device or container that collects something..

The phonetic transcription of "collector" is /kəˈlektər/ in British English and /kəˈlektər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "collector": accumulator, hoarder, connoisseur, enthusiast.

Example usage of "collector": "My uncle is a stamp collector and has thousands of stamps.". More examples on the page.