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gunman


gun·man

noun \-mən\

Definition of GUNMAN

1
: a man armed with a gun; especially : a professional killer
2
: a man noted for speed or skill in handling a gun

Examples of GUNMAN

  1. They were shot by an unknown gunman.

First Known Use of GUNMAN

1624

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