explorer

noun

ex·​plor·​er ik-ˈsplȯr-ər 

1

: one that explores

especially : a person who travels in search of geographical or scientific information

2

capitalized : a member of a coed scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America for young people ages 14 to 20 focusing on career awareness

Examples of explorer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. CNN — In the early 1900s, Antarctica became a hot spot for explorers undertaking intrepid but dangerous expeditions. —Ashley Strickland, CNN, 15 June 2024

And for the record, the company was named after a French explorer who founded Detroit, the automotive capital of the world. —Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 4 June 2024

Paddle boarding appeals to all kinds of travelers — the explorer, the birder, the resolute yogi eager to master a headstand on the water, the dog lover with their life jacket-sporting Golden Retriever always in tow. —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2024

Popular on Variety The family film follows 10-year-old Angelo, who dreams of becoming an explorer and a zoologist. —Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 19 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

explorer

noun

ex·​plor·​er ik-ˈsplōr-ər 

-ˈsplȯr-

1

: one that explores

a vehicle called the lunar explorer

especially : a person who travels in search of new geographical or scientific information

2

capitalized : a member of the scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America for young people 14 to 20 years old

Medical Definition

explorer

noun

ex·​plor·​er ik-ˈsplōr-ər, -ˈsplȯr- 

: an instrument for exploring cavities especially in teeth : probe sense 1