Thesaurus results for HUNTER

hunter

noun

ˈhən-tər

Definition of hunter

as in archer

a person who hunts game hunters must have a license to shoot deer

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Recent Examples of hunter A lot of hunters would say two is too early to begin teaching kids archery. — Beka Garris, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026 The soundtrack is iconic, the gameplay is fluid and responsive and rewards skilled players, and there were so many secrets to be found that Easter egg hunters are still discovering bits, pieces, and oddities to this day. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 Forensics signs of the fossils were first discovered in 2019 by four fossil hunter hobbyists near the town of Richmond in Queensland. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 July 2026 Its crew of otter hunters were to pick up the last Nicolenos, the handful who had lived through the massacre and survived the two intervening decades, and bring them to the missions. — Literary Hub, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hunter

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunter

Noun

My editor at Vulture has informed me that this is the name of the mysterious archer who iced Criston from across that field.

— Brian Grubb, Vulture, 27 July 2026
At times, Richie can be defiant and at other times respectful, depending on the circumstances, deepening his innate affinity with the archer.

— Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Definition of archer

Noun

Orion was a giant huntsman whom Zeus placed amongst the stars, securing his place in heroic tales for all time.

— Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Apr. 2026
Though who’s the better huntsman may never be known, the two have specialized in tracking down quarterbacks and running backs for the Cavs.

— Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 5 Dec. 2025

Definition of huntsman

Noun

Master falconer Rebecca Rosen introduces the concept of eco-friendly pest control while hawks, falcons and owls swoop and call overhead.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 5 June 2026
His campaign spokesperson Stefanie Spear, now a top adviser at the nation's health department, said roadkill was how Kennedy, a longtime falconer, fed his birds.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 May 2026