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gatherer

/ˈɡæðərər/ · gath·er·er
noun
  1. A person who gathers something, such as flowers, data, or information. The botanist was a skilled gatherer of rare plant species.
  2. A device or machine that collects or gathers something, such as a vacuum cleaner or a dust gatherer. The new robot was designed to be an efficient gatherer of trash in the city streets.
Did you know? The term 'gatherer' has been used in various contexts, including science fiction, where it refers to a character who collects and preserves knowledge or artifacts.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Aug 3, 2026