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
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Feadship’s latest launch is an explorer yacht featuring a distinctive bow and paint scheme.
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Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
While tourists pound the pavement visiting the iconic landmarks aboveground, explorers can search beneath the streets of the Eternal City for a different perspective on ancient—and modern—Roman life.
—Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2025
The film, shot in Brazil, dramatizes the real-life solo transatlantic row of Brazilian explorer Amyr Klink and stars Filipe Bragança, Felipe Camargo and Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 14 May 2025
The list below suggests campsites for beginner, intermediate and advanced outdoors explorers.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
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Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
While tourists pound the pavement visiting the iconic landmarks aboveground, explorers can search beneath the streets of the Eternal City for a different perspective on ancient—and modern—Roman life.
—Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2025
The film, shot in Brazil, dramatizes the real-life solo transatlantic row of Brazilian explorer Amyr Klink and stars Filipe Bragança, Felipe Camargo and Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 14 May 2025
The list below suggests campsites for beginner, intermediate and advanced outdoors explorers.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
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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
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