locator

noun

lo·​ca·​tor ˈlō-ˌkā-tər How to pronounce locator (audio)
lō-ˈkā-
variants or less commonly locater
: one that locates something (such as a mining claim or the course of a road)

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The closures will leave Idaho with just one Macy’s store, in the Boise Towne Square mall, according to the Macy’s store locator. David Staats, Idaho Statesman, 11 Jan. 2025 The company previously told USA TODAY that customers are encouraged to contact their local Walgreens or check the company's store locator tool for specific holiday hours. James Powel, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024 Specific holiday hours for local stores can be found by using its store locator. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024 For store-specific hours, visit the store locator at cvs.com/store-locator/landing?address. Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for locator 

Word History

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of locator was in 1784

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“Locator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locator. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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locator

noun
lo·​ca·​tor
variants also locater
ˈlō-ˌkāt-ər How to pronounce locator (audio)
lō-ˈkāt-
: one that locates something (as a mining claim or the course of a road)

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