Explorer

8 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A person who explores an unfamiliar area or investigates new concepts. Someone who travels to discover new places or information.

“The famous explorer documented his journey through the Amazon rainforest.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ɛkˈsplɔːrə(r)/

Syllables

ex·plor·er

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Synonyms

adventurerdiscovererpioneer investigator

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Wordle

Eight letters with -ER ending; contains three vowels E, O, E

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Scrabble

Worth 17 points; the X is worth 8 points for high scoring

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