revolver

noun

re·​volv·​er ri-ˈväl-vər 

-ˈvȯl-

also -ˈvä-vər

or -ˈvȯ-vər

1

: one that revolves

2

: a handgun with a cylinder of several chambers brought successively into line with the barrel and discharged with the same hammer

Examples of revolver in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The camera recorded him finding the benefit card in a shoebox in the living room and placing it next to the revolver once the safe was opened in a back bedroom, prosecutors said. —Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026

Muller’s firearm, black Ruger SP 101 revolver, was loaded with five rounds and was functional, according to investigators. —Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2026

Garcia yelled gang slogans and fired the revolver, shooting one of the men in his face and left arm, the release said. —Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026

The gun charges stemmed from Hunter Biden’s 2018 purchase of a Colt Cobra 38SPL revolver. —Ella Lee, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

revolve + -er entry 2

First Known Use

circa 1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for revolver

• resolver
• solver

Kids Definition

revolver

noun

re·​volv·​er ri-ˈväl-vər 

-ˈvȯl-

: a handgun having a revolving cylinder holding several bullets all of which may be shot without loading again