collector
noun
col·lec·tor kə-ˈlek-tər 
: one that collects: such as
a
: an official who collects funds or moneys
b
: a person who makes a collection
stamp collector
c
: an object or device that collects
the statuette was a dust collector
d
: solar collector
collectorship
kə-ˈlek-tər-ˌship
noun 
Example Sentences
He is an avid stamp collector. The painting was purchased by a private collector. The trash collectors came early today.
Recent Examples on the Web It had been assigned to Arthur J. Eddy, an attorney and art collector who was a fierce early advocate for cars. 
Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2022 Over the past few years, the 27-year-old singer/rapper has established himself as an avid art fan, astute collector, and generous patron. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2022 Sculatti adds that the potential value beyond decentralization in the market lies in provenance, which for any rare-item collector knows is not always easy to prove. Jillian Dara, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 There is also plenty of wall space for an avid art collector in the living areas, foyer and gallery. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2022 Reese’s shop in two adjoining brownstones in New Haven, which held more than 18,000 items (with thousands more in storage), was an obligatory stop for any serious collector. Jennifer Schuessler, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2022 For the novelty glass collector: Fruit bowls take on a whole new meaning with this adorable Flower by Edie Parker Grape Pipe. Bon Appétit, 14 Dec. 2021 This could be a full-sized model of a Type 99 built for a private collector. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 29 Sep. 2021 Mike Shirley, a local political consultant who had worked on Greenberg’s campaign for tax collector, was hired by Lopez, and Eric Foglesong, another local consultant, was hired by Mina. Jason Garcia, orlandosentinel.com, 8 July 2021 See More
Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2022 Over the past few years, the 27-year-old singer/rapper has established himself as an avid art fan, astute collector, and generous patron. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2022 Sculatti adds that the potential value beyond decentralization in the market lies in provenance, which for any rare-item collector knows is not always easy to prove. Jillian Dara, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 There is also plenty of wall space for an avid art collector in the living areas, foyer and gallery. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2022 Reese’s shop in two adjoining brownstones in New Haven, which held more than 18,000 items (with thousands more in storage), was an obligatory stop for any serious collector. Jennifer Schuessler, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2022 For the novelty glass collector: Fruit bowls take on a whole new meaning with this adorable Flower by Edie Parker Grape Pipe. Bon Appétit, 14 Dec. 2021 This could be a full-sized model of a Type 99 built for a private collector. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 29 Sep. 2021 Mike Shirley, a local political consultant who had worked on Greenberg’s campaign for tax collector, was hired by Lopez, and Eric Foglesong, another local consultant, was hired by Mina. Jason Garcia, orlandosentinel.com, 8 July 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English collectour, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin collēctōr-, collēctor, from colleg-, variant stem of colligere "to gather together, assemble, accumulate" + -tōr-, -tor, agent suffix — more at collect entry 2
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing collector
Kids Definition
collector
noun
col·lec·tor kə-ˈlek-tər
1
: a person or thing that collects
stamp collector
2
: a person whose business it is to collect money
a bill collector
collectors
noun
as in connoisseurs
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- connoisseurs
- admirers
- amateurs
- enthusiasts
- fans
- aficionados
- experts
- lovers
- dilettantes
- devotees
- groupies
- fanatics
- addicts
- authorities
- junkies
- fanciers
- suckers
- maniacs
- buffs
- friends
- mavens
- patrons
- hounds
- afficionados
- nuts
- supporters
- advocates
- fiends
- promoters
- cultists
- disciples
- freaks
- followers
- adherents
- fools
- habitues
- dilettanti
- proponents
- evangelists
- habitués
- bugs
- zealots
- backers
- champions
- votaries
- converts
- partisans
- apostles
- exponents
- hangers-on
- heads
- boosters
- mavins
- rooters
- faddists
- partizans
- well-wishers
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- nonfans
- critics
- detractors
- carpers
- belittlers
- nonadmirers