bounty hunter
Americannoun
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a person who hunts outlaws or wild animals for the bounty offered for capturing or killing them.
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a person who seeks a reward for recovering valuable property.
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Slang. a salesman or agent who works for a fee or commission.
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Etymology
Origin of bounty hunter
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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Along the way she teams up with Ruthye Marye Knoll, played by Ridley, and bounty hunter Lobo, played by Jason Momoa.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Not too long ago in this very galaxy, audiences watched a helmeted bounty hunter meet a mysterious big-eyed alien toddler on their TVs, and “Star Wars” was changed forever.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
Pedro Pascal reteams with Baby Yoda for director Jon Favreau’s big-screen spinoff of the TV show about the bounty hunter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
"Its final remuneration will depend on the number of people it has helped to detain and deport, much like a bounty hunter," it said.
From Barron's ● Feb. 1, 2026
Out of my jurisdiction; another bounty hunter from another police department will retire Polokov and claim the money.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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