noun

gunfighter

Gunfighter (noun) means someone skilled at fighting with a gun, especially in the style of the American Old West; a gunslinger. Example: “The town hired a gunfighter to keep the outlaws away.”

noun

Someone skilled at fighting with a gun, especially in the style of the American Old West; a gunslinger.

"The town hired a gunfighter to keep the outlaws away."

How to use gunfighter

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA person who fights with a gun for a living, especially the classic Wild West type.

Easily confused with

gunslinger →

Word forms

gunfighters plural

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Etymology

From gun + fighter.

Rhymes for gunfighter

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Frequently asked questions

What does “gunfighter” mean?

The word “gunfighter” means someone skilled at fighting with a gun, especially in the style of the American Old West; a gunslinger. In plain terms, a person who fights with a gun for a living, especially the classic Wild West type.

How do you use “gunfighter” in a sentence?

Here is “gunfighter” used in a sentence: “The town hired a gunfighter to keep the outlaws away.”

What part of speech is “gunfighter”?

“Gunfighter” is a noun.

What is the meaning of gunfighter?

"gunfighter" (noun) means someone skilled at fighting with a gun, especially in the style of the American Old West; a gunslinger.