seeker

[ see-ker ]

noun

1. a person or thing that seeks.
2. Rocketry.
   1. a device in a missile that locates a target by sensing some characteristic of the target, as heat emission.
   2. a missile equipped with such a device.

Word History and Origins

Origin of seeker¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; seek, -er ¹

Example Sentences

The riots broke out after three young girls were killed in a knife attack at a children's dance event in Southport, and subsequent misinformation the suspect was an asylum seeker.

From BBC

That has sometimes led to allowing asylum seekers into the country while they await court dates with immigration judges, a practice critics deride as “catch and release.”

From New York Times

Last week a Rome court ordered the transfer of seven Egyptian and Bangladeshi asylum seekers from one of the two centres to Italy.

From BBC

Two MPs have labelled the government's decision to house asylum seekers at a lakeside hotel as "inappropriate" and "disappointing".

From BBC

Trump could also re-implement his "Remain in Mexico" policy that required asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while claims are processed.

From BBC

Related Words

• claimant