gunslinger

noun

gun·​sling·​er ˈgən-ˌsliŋ-ər 

: a person noted for speed and skill in handling and shooting a gun especially in the American West

Examples of gunslinger in a Sentence

a gunslinger in the Wild West

Recent Examples on the Web

Caan got his big break at age 26 in the 1966 Western El Dorado, playing a young gunslinger alongside the two towering Hollywood legends. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2026

The gunslinger finished an abysmal 15-of-27 passing for a paltry 192 yards. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Kromenhoek’s known more as a gunslinger, which could align well with Hartline’s OSU pass-heavy design. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

Jeb has always been fascinated by the heroic deeds of gunslingers, despite the Quaker teachings of nonviolence. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gunslinger

• bringer
• clinger
• dinger
• inger
• ringer
• slinger
• springer
• stinger
• stringer
• winger
• wringer

Kids Definition

gunslinger

noun

gun·​sling·​er -ˌsliŋ-ər 

: a person known for speed and skill in handling and shooting a gun especially in the American West