gunslinger

noun

gun·​sling·​er ˈgən-ˌsliŋ-ər 

: a person noted for speed and skill in handling and shooting a gun especially in the American West

Examples of gunslinger in a Sentence

a gunslinger in the Wild West

Recent Examples on the Web

Opponents fear Maye, teammates love him and coaches can’t stop showering the southern gunslinger with praise. —Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025

But her lusty eyes roving over the musclebound gunslinger soon to be known as Igor (Cal Bolder) betray her true intentions. —Katie Rife, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2025

The typical point of view on the modern history of America is that the Wild West was all about gunslingers in the desert. —Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 6 Nov. 2025

The veteran gunslinger is a solid streaming option the next two games against the Jets and Bears, who are allowing the 14th- and seventh-most fantasy points to QBs this season. —Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gunslinger

• bringer
• clinger
• dinger
• inger
• ringer
• slinger
• springer
• stinger
• stringer
• winger
• wringer

Kids Definition

gunslinger

noun

gun·​sling·​er -ˌsliŋ-ər 

: a person known for speed and skill in handling and shooting a gun especially in the American West