holster
noun
a sheathlike carrying case for a firearm, attached to a belt, shoulder sling, or saddle.
holsters
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pluralof holster.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The agents wore balaclavas partially covering their faces, he says, and some carried rifles while others had handguns in their holsters.
From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2026
Living in Oklahoma, I’m used to seeing crossed-gun Second Amendment bumper stickers on the backs of trucks and gun holsters displayed proudly on people’s waists.
From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2024
Department officials have said little publicly, but a few weeks after the girl’s death, they sent an email reminder to all deputies, instructing them not to use unapproved holsters or weapons.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2024
ATK was acquiring a series of firms that manufactured optics, holsters, combat vests and other accessories that appealed to owners of AR-15s, many of whom wanted to emulate U.S. troops in Afghanistan and Iraq.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 12, 2023
Then we drove a state van around the perimeter to Wallpost 18, where I climbed out, my arms laden with the pistols, belts, and holsters.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
