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)

Examples of locator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Gibi The Gibi pet locator is a waterproof, lightweight GPS tracking device. John Gaudiosi, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Walgreens has 21 other stores in the Valley, including eight in Boise, according to the store locator on its website. Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 6 Feb. 2024 He’s being held at the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station on a $10-million bond and has been charged with a felony, according to the department’s inmate locator. Benjamin Oreskes, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2023 Pharmacy hours will vary by location, so the company recommends checking its store locator or calling your local store. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 1 Jan. 2024 With screen time limits, a GPS locator, an app manager, and the ability to block access to inappropriate or harmful content, Kaspersky is a great choice for parents of young children. Lindsay Modglin, Parents, 19 Dec. 2023 Only the guide had worn a locator device in the case of an avalanche. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 31 Dec. 2023 The emergency locator transmitter installed on the plane failed to send an alert on impact, the report said. Tess Williams, Anchorage Daily News, 18 Apr. 2023 Ballentine said anyone shopping for a hospice agency should take a look at the national hospice locator, which compiles data on agency quality. Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 18 Nov. 2023

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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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Cite this Entry

“Locator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locator. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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