shooter

American  

[shoo-ter] / ˈʃu tər /

noun

1. a person who shoots shoot with a gun, bow, etc..

   efforts to capture the shooter.

2. a gun (often used in combination).

   a six-shooter.

3. a person who shoots a ball, puck, etc., at a goal.

4. a thing that shoots.

   The meteor shower had many bright shooters.

5. a marble used to shoot at other marbles in a game.

6. a person who sets off explosives in oil-drilling operations.

7. Informal. a professional or amateur photographer.

8. first-person shooter.

9. 1. an alcoholic drink served in a shot glass or contained in a miniature bottle.

   2. a dessert or other food served in a shot glass or other very small container (usually used in combination).

      soup shooters; shooters of chocolate mousse.

   3. the container itself.

      white ceramic shooters.

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shooter British  

/ ˈʃuːtə /

noun

1. a person or thing that shoots

2. slang a gun

3. cricket a ball that unexpectedly travels low on pitching

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Etymology

Origin of shooter

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; shoot ¹ -er ¹

Example Sentences

The hero shooter game was first announced in December at The Game Awards ceremony during the end-of-show preview slot, traditionally saved for games set to make a big splash.

From BBC

"He attempted to push the shooter out of his classroom, and when he was shot, Christian's last act on this earth was to shut the door to his classroom to protect his friends."

From BBC

Police have not confirmed whether more than one shooter was involved or any connection between the suspect and the victims.

From Salon

Alex Doran, the acting special agent in charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in San Antonio, said it was too early to know the shooter’s motive.

From The Wall Street Journal

We equip them with protective gear to respond to a chemical attack; we train them in heavy weapons to respond to an “active shooter” or terrorist event.

From The Wall Street Journal

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