actioner

noun

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

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Sony first reignited the franchise for film with a 2000 actioner starring Drew Barrymore,, Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026 Gary Fleder, whose feature credits include the Jason Statham actioner Homefront (2013) and the John Grisham adaptation Runaway Jury (2003) with John Cusack, Gene Hackman, and Rachel Weisz, will helm from a screenplay by Byron Balasco. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 Feb. 2026 Meanwhile, Jason Statham trailed behind the first lady, with his latest actioner, Shelter, opening at $5.5 million. Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 1 Feb. 2026 The release is strategically scheduled for Jan. 23, 2026, positioning the patriotic actioner for the Republic Day weekend in India, a prime slot for films celebrating national themes. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for actioner

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

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“Actioner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/actioner. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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