water gun
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of water gun
First recorded in 1640–50
Example Sentences
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If it’s dark, it may be difficult to tell the difference between a water gun and a real firearm, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2026
The essay had humor — it centered on a water gun fight where he had victory in sight but, in a comedic twist, slipped and fell.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 26, 2024
The 69-year-old general went on the offensive soon after, taking aim at partygoers from close range with a fluorescent pump-action water gun.
From Reuters ● Apr. 14, 2023
A video uploaded on 10 April shows a man in red firing a water gun at two policemen and reporters of TVB, which many consider pro-government.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2023
He said, You can’t be running around the playground with that water gun, for one.
From "Harbor Me" by Jacqueline Woodson
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