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

The revolver was found in Waddell’s pickup truck after Elders fled to Gainesville in the truck and was arrested there, witnesses told the jury. —James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2024

But there are conflicting accounts as to how exactly live ammunition could have ended up in the revolver. —Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

revolve + -er entry 2

First Known Use

circa 1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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