air gun

noun

1. a gun operated by compressed air.

air gun

noun

1. a gun discharged by means of compressed air

Word History and Origins

Origin of air gun¹

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

Editor Stephen Mirrione cheekily layers Robert Plant’s ecstatic moans over a shot of a pit crew’s air gun having its way with a set of lug nuts.

From Los Angeles Times

The weapon was later described as a replica air gun.

From BBC

Agents seized 10 watches, several pieces of jewelry, 3,300 euros in cash and two air guns in raids while making the arrests.

From Seattle Times

Last month, the union told police that picketers outside Hotel Figueroa in downtown Los Angeles were hit with metal pellets fired by an air gun.

From Los Angeles Times

Then in April, he pleaded guilty to being involved in a fight outside a bar and carrying an air gun in public.

From BBC