actioner

noun

ac·​tion·​er ˈak-sh(ə-)nər How to pronounce actioner (audio)
: a film dominated by a high degree of exciting action

Examples of actioner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Details as to the plot of the latest spy actioner in the series remain under wraps, as does Oyoung’s role. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 July 2024 The native Brit was in Miami recently for the premiere of the actioner, out next Friday, at the Silverspot Cinema downtown. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 12 July 2024 Fresh off the 30th anniversary of his all-time great actioner Speed, filmmaker Jan de Bont is now turning his attention to his highly successful sophomore effort, Twister. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 July 2024 Ryan Gosling stars as an ace stuntman trying to make a comeback on a sci-fi actioner directed by former girlfriend Emily Blunt, while at the same time solving the mysterious disappearance of Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s lead actor. Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 2 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for actioner 

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Word History

Etymology

action + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of actioner was in 1972

Dictionary Entries Near actioner

Cite this Entry

“Actioner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/actioner. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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