bounty hunter

noun

1

: one who tracks down and captures outlaws for whom a reward is offered

2

: one who hunts predatory animals for the reward offered

Examples of bounty hunter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The new Marvel series will see the hero grapple with his identity and humanity while evading a bounty hunter and reuniting with his son. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Friday briefs them on Paladin, the latest in a centuries-long line of extremely dedicated bounty hunters. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026

However, the threat posed by bounty hunter Paladin (Todd Stashwick) and the prospect of a reunion with his son conspire to draw him out of his stupor. — Tom Bailey, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026

At the behest of a mysterious client, the bounty hunter Paladin (Todd Stashwick) is on Vision’s trail, as is the aforementioned android (T’Nia Miller). — Alison Herman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for bounty hunter

• bunter
• punter