hunter

noun

hunt·​er ˈhən-tər 

1

a

: a person who hunts game

b

: a dog used or trained for hunting

c

: a horse used or adapted for use in hunting with hounds

especially : a fast strong horse trained for cross-country work and jumping

2

: one that searches for something

3

: a pocket watch with a hinged protective cover

Synonyms of hunter

• archer
• huntsman
• falconer

Examples of hunter in a Sentence

hunters must have a license to shoot deer

Recent Examples on the Web

Their method attempts to counter the negative reputation left by treasure hunters of the past. — Brett Berk, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026

Turteltaub confirmed that Nicolas Cage, who starred as treasure hunter Ben Gates in the first two films, is expected to return in National Treasure 3. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026

Smith allegedly negotiated lease terms and collected deposits from victims across 15 Florida counties between July 1, 2025 and April 30, defrauding hunters out of thousands of dollars. — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Two other stage hunters, EF Education-EasyPost’s Richard Carapaz and UNO-X’s Tobias Halland Johannessen, could also target GC here. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing hunter

• anti-hunter
• bounty hunter
• fortune hunter
• head-hunter
• hunter-gatherer
• hunter green
• white hunter

Rhymes for hunter

• bunter
• punter

Kids Definition

hunter

noun

hunt·​er ˈhənt-ər 

1

: a person who hunts

especially : one who hunts game

2

: a dog or horse used or trained for hunting

Geographical Definition

Hunter

geographical name

Hun·​ter ˈhən-tər 

river 287 miles (462 kilometers) long in eastern New South Wales, southeastern Australia, flowing east into the Pacific

Biographical Definition

Hunter

biographical name

Hun·​ter ˈhən-tər 

John 1728–1793 British anatomist and surgeon