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.
Etymology
Origin of bounty hunter
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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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
The main points to know are that Mando is a bounty hunter for the good guys and Grogu is his Force-sensitive adopted child and apprentice.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 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
What kind of world is it, he asked himself, when an android phones up a bounty hunter and offers him assistance?
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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