bounty hunter

American  

noun

• bounty hunters
  plural

1. a person who hunts outlaws or wild animals for the bounty offered for capturing or killing them.

2. a person who seeks a reward for recovering valuable property.

3. Slang. a salesman or agent who works for a fee or commission.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• bounty hunters
  plural

Etymology

Origin of bounty hunter

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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bounty hunter

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

The actor said he's enjoying playing a range of roles, including Lobo, the intergalactic bounty hunter in the upcoming "Supergirl" film, which he described as "a childhood dream."

From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026

“The Mandalorian,” in which Pedro Pascal plays a bounty hunter who works with a sidekick that fans nicknamed “Baby Yoda,” has been the most successful and a big hit in consumer-product sales.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 24, 2026

Chandran's character Nefertari Vivi, a blue-haired bounty hunter with a secret in her past, is introduced to viewers in season two.

From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026

To Eldon Rosen she said, “He’s a bounty hunter; remember? So he lives off the bounty he makes, not his salary. Isn’t that so, Mr. Deckard?”

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick