preparator

noun

pre·​par·​a·​tor pri-ˈper-ə-tər How to pronounce preparator (audio)
pri-ˈpa-rə-tər
: one that prepares
specifically : a person who prepares scientific specimens or museum displays

Examples of preparator in a Sentence

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Editors’ Picks Mixing Favorite Styles Brings the Most Appealing Results How the ‘Manosphere’ Became Mainstream Entertainment Mr. Duncan, who grew up in the Atlanta area, is an art preparator for Gagosian Gallery, a role that entails installing, packing, and shipping art. Shivani Vora, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025 Researchers help by hiring staff as preparators or as guides during fieldwork, but more revenue is needed. Byrodrigo Pérez Ortega, science.org, 17 July 2024 The preparator is responsible for running the lab, curating the collection and training students to handle fossils. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 18 June 2024 In fact, the paleontology program is losing funding for its preparator position in August. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 18 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for preparator

Word History

Etymology

early Scots preparatore, borrowed from Late Latin praeparātor, from Latin praeparāre "to prepare" + -tor, agent suffix

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of preparator was in the 15th century

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“Preparator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preparator. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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