shooter

[shoo-ter]

noun

1. a person who shoots shoot with a gun, bow, etc..

   efforts to capture the shooter.

2. a gun (often used in combination).

   a six-shooter.

3. a person who shoots a ball, puck, etc., at a goal.

4. a thing that shoots.

   The meteor shower had many bright shooters.

5. a marble used to shoot at other marbles in a game.

6. a person who sets off explosives in oil-drilling operations.

7. Informal.,  a professional or amateur photographer.

8. first-person shooter.

9. 1. an alcoholic drink served in a shot glass or contained in a miniature bottle.

   2. a dessert or other food served in a shot glass or other very small container (usually used in combination).

      soup shooters; shooters of chocolate mousse.

   3. the container itself.

      white ceramic shooters.

shooter

/ ˈʃuːtə /

noun

1. a person or thing that shoots

2. slang,  a gun

3. cricket a ball that unexpectedly travels low on pitching

Word History and Origins

Origin of shooter¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; shoot ¹ -er ¹

Example Sentences

The initial takedown in May targeted the higher-ups who allegedly called hits and equipped shooters with guns and cars, federal authorities said, while the suspects arrested Tuesday actually pulled triggers on Artuni’s behalf.

From Los Angeles Times

Soon after, the shooter set the church ablaze using gasoline or another accelerant, officials said.

From BBC

Five people were killed, including the shooter, and authorities say it is possible there are more.

From Los Angeles Times

Three people have died and several others were injured after a shooter opened fire from a boat at a crowded waterfront bar in Southport, North Carolina, officials say.

From BBC

"There are multiple victims and the shooter is down," police said.

From BBC

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