noun
gunman
GUHN-muhn
noun
1
A man who carries or uses a gun, especially one committing a crime or attack.
"A masked gunman robbed the bank in broad daylight."
How to Use Gunman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA man armed with a gun, almost always used in a criminal or violent context.
Common pairings
lone gunman
armed gunman
masked gunman
Word Forms
gunmen plural
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “gunman”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
A masked _____ robbed the bank in broad daylight.
Etymology
From gun + -man.