Pronunciation: /kəˈlɛktər/
noun a person who collects things, such as stamps, coins, or art
A1 My grandmother is a collector of antique coins.
A2 The stamp collector was thrilled to add a rare find to his collection.
B1 As a collector of vintage records, she spends hours browsing through flea markets.
B2 The art collector spent millions on a rare painting by a famous artist.
C1 The wealthy collector's mansion was filled with priceless artifacts from around the world.
C2 The car collector's garage housed a stunning collection of classic cars.
adjective relating to or involved in the act of collecting
A1 She is a collector of stamps.
A2 He is a collector of vintage coins.
B1 The museum has a collector's edition of rare paintings.
B2 The auction house specializes in collector cars.
C1 The art gallery features collector items from around the world.
C2 The antique shop offers a selection of collector furniture.
formal The art collector purchased a rare painting at the auction.
informal My neighbor is a big-time collector of vintage cars.
slang I heard that dude is a serious sneaker collector.
figurative She was a collector of memories, holding onto every moment as if it were precious treasure.
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