hunter

noun

hunt·​er ˈhən-tər How to pronounce hunter (audio)
1
a
: a person who hunts game
b
: a dog used or trained for hunting
c
: a horse used or adapted for use in hunting with hounds
especially : a fast strong horse trained for cross-country work and jumping
2
: one that searches for something
3
: a pocket watch with a hinged protective cover

Examples of hunter in a Sentence

hunters must have a license to shoot deer
Recent Examples on the Web After leaving her full-time role in the series in 2011, the actress got a fresh start by playing a dinosaur hunter in Primeval: New World (2012–2013) for one season and, through motion capture, portrayed a chimpanzee in War for the Planet of the Apes (2017). Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 1 June 2024 As a hunter lands several arrows in his quarry, a wounded doe nibbles some growing dittany. Adrienne Mayor, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2024 In that particular case, the hunters were able to toss branches toward the skunk and scare it off without getting sprayed. Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 23 May 2024 The potential for a 3-bird limit is big news for waterfowl hunters, particularly in the Central and Pacific Flyways. Sage Marshall, Field & Stream, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for hunter 

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Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of hunter was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Hunter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hunter. Accessed 7 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

hunter

noun
hunt·​er ˈhənt-ər How to pronounce hunter (audio)
1
: a person who hunts
especially : one who hunts game
2
: a dog or horse used or trained for hunting

Geographical Definition

Hunter

geographical name

Hun·​ter ˈhən-tər How to pronounce Hunter (audio)
river 287 miles (462 kilometers) long in eastern New South Wales, southeastern Australia, flowing east into the Pacific

Biographical Definition

Hunter

biographical name

Hun·​ter ˈhən-tər How to pronounce Hunter (audio)
John 1728–1793 British anatomist and surgeon

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