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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All arrivals must complete a passenger locator form and undergo health screening, including diplomats and United Nations personnel. — Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026 Cardholders can search through the company’s Museums on Us map and locator. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado updated October 26, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026 When suggesting a link (like a link to a voter portal, tracker, or locator), provide the markdown link early in the response or at the top of the relevant section. — Rakesh Agrawal, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 People interested in receiving this vaccine should check with their local pharmacy, healthcare provider or Moderna’s online vaccine locator for availability. — Annette Regan, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for locator

Word History

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of locator was in 1784

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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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