noun
hunter
HUHN-tuh
noun
1
A person who tracks and kills wild animals for food or sport.
"The hunter tracked the deer through fresh snow."
"Local hunters follow strict seasonal limits on deer."
2
Someone actively searching for a particular thing, such as a job, bargain, or opportunity.
"As a bargain hunter, she never pays full price."
"Job hunters flooded the careers fair looking for leads."
3
A horse or dog bred and trained specifically for hunting.
"He rode a tall bay hunter across the fields."
How to Use Hunter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who chases or seeks something out, whether that's an animal, a job, or a good deal.
Common pairings
a skilled hunter
bargain hunter
job hunter
hunter and prey
Word Forms
hunters plural, Hunters plural
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Etymology
From Middle English huntere, built from hunt plus the agent suffix -er — literally "one who hunts."