Luger

American

[loo-ger] / ˈlu gər /

Trademark.

a brand of automatic pistol of 9-millimeter caliber, made in Germany.

Luger British

/ ˈluːɡə /

noun

a German 9 mm calibre automatic pistol

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Etymology

Origin of Luger

C20: named after George Luger (1849–1923), German gun designer

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Luger

The firstborn, Charles, loves his Luger and cannot keep track of a job or his second wife—a witch, according to his mother.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

Dan Luger was an example from back in the day.

From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2025

Famous for their steaks, Peter Luger also makes incredible thick-cut bacon.

From Salon ● Dec. 16, 2024

After returning to New York City for a dinner at Peter Luger Steak House, he recognized that he needed to get rid of the bear before catching a flight.

From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2024

Gutchall put the Luger in his hip pocket, made sure it wouldn't fall out, and took his departure.

From Time and Time Again by H. Beam Piper

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