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

Despite his badass Mandalorian bounty hunter credentials, Djarin proves refreshingly vulnerable, with various bad guys getting the better of him so often the film begins to resemble one of those old-time movie serials whose installments always ended with a cliffhanger. —Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026

What if a badass Mandalorian bounty hunter became the enamored protector of, get this! —Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 May 2026

Also, the Millennium Falcon ride at Disneyland and Disney World is getting a makeover with Smugglers Run, a mission tied to the bounty hunter and Baby Yoda movie. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 May 2026

So the Mandalorian bounty hunter and his big-eared sidekick get roped into fighting the good fight. —Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 18 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for bounty hunter

• bunter
• punter