silencer

noun

si·​lenc·​er ˈsī-lən(t)-sər 

: one that silences: such as

a

chiefly British : the muffler of an internal combustion engine

b

: a silencing device for small arms

Examples of silencer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Under the Texas ruling, some Americans can now buy and sell those silencers and weapons without first registering them with the federal government or submitting photos of themselves or fingerprints. — Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026

Separately, some states have their own prohibitions on silencers. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

The exhaust silencers are mounted under the seat, something Ducati has used on a number of its sportbikes over the years. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Soon after, officers heard an eruption of gunfire from different firearms coming from the home, including some equipped with silencers. — Stephen Swanson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for silencer

• amateur
• connoisseur
• kieselguhr
• monseigneur
• procureur
• retransfer
• saboteur
• voyageur
• birr
• blur
• bur
• cur

Kids Definition

silencer

noun

si·​lenc·​er ˈsī-lən-sər 

: a device used on small arms to reduce the sound of firing