water gun

American  

noun

1. water pistol.

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water gun British  

noun

1. another term (esp US) for water pistol

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Etymology

Origin of water gun

First recorded in 1640–50

Example Sentences

Apart from the Lego, other stolen items included soft toys, water guns and toy trucks with brands such as Pokémon, Barbie, Hello Kitty and Thomas the Tank Engine.

From BBC

Nathaniel had an orange shopping cart that contained all of his belongings, including a huge plastic water gun, a single black boot and his violin case.

From Los Angeles Times

If you were to go to the Do Lab 20 years ago, you would’ve been greeted with orange slices, water guns and the sounds of unsanctioned DJ sets under a small geometric dome.

From Los Angeles Times

Vehicles carrying water guns were also seen close by, though protests appeared to be largely peaceful with no repeat of the fierce clashes seen on Sunday.

From BBC

Once there was a playful post-argument duel with water guns - Draper's way of light-heartedly diffusing the tension - with his coach in a American hotel corridor.

From BBC