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Prospectors Meaning in English

word · lemma: prospector

ˈpɹɔˌspɛktɝz
PRAW-SPEK-terz
pɹəspˈɛktəz
pruh-SPEK-tuhz

التعريف

People who search for gold, minerals, or other valuable resources, usually by exploring new or undeveloped areas.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Most commonly refers to people from gold rush eras (like the California Gold Rush), but also used for anyone searching for valuable resources in unexplored places. Usually plural when referring to groups.

جمل نموذجية

Many prospectors moved west during the gold rush.

basic

The prospectors searched rivers for gold nuggets.

basic

Some prospectors found silver instead of gold.

basic

By dawn, the prospectors had already set up camp near the mountain.

natural

Stories of rich strikes attracted more prospectors every year.

natural

Not all prospectors became wealthy; many left with nothing.

natural