prospectors

WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Definitions from WordNet

Noun prospector has 1 sense

prospector - someone who explores an area for mineral deposits
--₁ is a kind of miner, mineworker
--₁ has particulars: sourdough
Derived form: verb prospect₂

Definitions from the Web

Prospectors

Noun (plural): prospectors

Definition: Individuals who search for valuable minerals or precious metals, typically in unexplored or remote areas.

Senses:

(Mining) People who explore and search for mineral deposits, often as a profession or as a recreational activity.

Examples:

The prospectors spent years searching for gold in the rugged mountains.
During the gold rush, prospectors flocked to California in search of fortune.
With their sophisticated equipment, the prospectors located a promising vein of silver.