B1nounbusinesstechnology
US/ˈɪn.ə.veɪ.tər/
UK/ˈɪn.ə.veɪ.tə/
a person who introduces new ideas, methods or products
In context
She is known as an innovator in the field of renewable energy.
The company hires young innovators who are not afraid to fail.
Steve Jobs is often called a great innovator of the tech world.
Words that go with innovator
adjective + noun
- a leading innovatorThe firm is a leading innovator in medical devices.
- a young innovatorThe prize goes to a young innovator under thirty.
- a great innovatorEdison was a great innovator, though not a perfect one.
- a social innovatorThe charity supports every social innovator with a good plan.
noun + noun
- a tech innovatorShe started out as a tech innovator in a small garage.
noun + preposition
- innovator inHe was an innovator in education.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is an innovation in the company.Correct: She is an innovator in the company.