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

Detectives recovered 827 rounds for a stainless steel .357 magnum Colt Python revolver. —John Miller, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2025

Beginning in 1976, Berkowitz used a .44-caliber revolver to hold the entire city in a grip of fear, often targeting young women and couples. —Alex Gurley, People.com, 31 July 2025

Hutchins died on the set of Rust on Oct. 21, 2021 after a prop revolver fired while Baldwin, the film’s star and producer, was positioning it for a scene. —Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2025

The revolver was legally purchased, sources told ABC News. —Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 29 July 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