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
Examples of collector in a Sentence
He is an avid stamp collector.
The painting was purchased by a private collector.
The trash collectors came early today.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
An art photography collector, Lim has spearheaded projects with industry figures such as Juergen Teller, Wolfgang Tillmans, Ryan Trecartin, Ren Hang and Yang Fudong.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Apparel identifying the tax collector is consistent with practices across Florida and helps the public readily identify employees as representatives of the office when seeking assistance.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
In South Florida, the Miami-Dade tax collector's office on Monday launched a new compliance transparency page highlighting local businesses that may have ties to the Cuban government.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Collector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collector. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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collector
noun
col·lec·tor
kə-ˈlek-tər
1
: a person whose job is to collect money due
tax collector
bill collector
2
: one that makes a collection
stamp collector
3
: an object or device that collects
the ornament was just a dust collector
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