holster

noun

hol·​ster ˈhōl-stər 

: a leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle

broadly : a case for carrying a usually small item on the person

a knife holster

a heart monitor carried in a hip holster

Examples of holster in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lawmakers voted 105-2 to approve the plan (HB 7031), though the proposal drew criticism for suspending sales taxes next fiscal year on firearm accessories such as holsters, magazines, muzzle devices, sights and suppressors. —Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026

The House voted 105-2 on the plan (HB 7031), which drew some criticism for lifting sales taxes for the next fiscal year on firearm accessories, including holsters, magazines, muzzle devices, sights and suppressors. —Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026

In the video, he can be seen wearing a distinctive gun holster and an Ozark Trail backpack sold at Walmart. —Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026

Despite no shutdown powers, agency inspectors do have Stop Sale Orders and Stop Use Orders in their holsters, and the firing started early. —David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Dutch; akin to Old English heolstor cover, helan to conceal — more at hell

First Known Use

1663, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for holster

• bolster
• pollster

Kids Definition

holster

noun

hol·​ster ˈhōl(t)-stər 

: a usually leather case for carrying a pistol