noun
holster
HOLS-tuh
Holster (noun) means a holder, typically worn on a belt, for carrying a handgun. Example: “The officer kept his weapon in a holster at his hip.”
noun
1
A holder, typically worn on a belt, for carrying a handgun.
"The officer kept his weapon in a holster at his hip."
verb
1
To put a weapon into its holster.
"He holstered his gun once the danger had passed."
How to use holster
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA carrying case for a handgun, usually worn on a belt.
Common pairings
draw from the holster
holster a weapon
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Word forms
- Plural
- holsters
- Third person singular
- holsters
- Past tense
- holstered
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Etymology
From Dutch holster, ultimately from an old Germanic root meaning "covering" or "case."
Rhymes for holster
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What does “holster” mean?
The word “holster” means a holder, typically worn on a belt, for carrying a handgun. In plain terms, a carrying case for a handgun, usually worn on a belt.
How do you pronounce “holster”?
“Holster” is pronounced HOLS-tuh (/ˈhɒlstə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “holster” in a sentence?
Here is “holster” used in a sentence: “The officer kept his weapon in a holster at his hip.”
What part of speech is “holster”?
Depending on how it is used, “holster” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “holster” come from?
The word “holster” comes from Germanic. From Dutch holster, ultimately from an old Germanic root meaning "covering" or "case.".
How many meanings does “holster” have?
“Holster” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a holder, typically worn on a belt, for carrying a handgun.
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