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

Investigators said none of the weapons was brandished or removed from its holster during the incident. — Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2026

The mayor ran to his locked sedan that belongs to the police department and pulled out a 9mm semiautomatic Beretta from its holster. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026

Salinas reached for his shoulder holster and drew an FN Five-Seven — a semi-automatic pistol with a suppressor fixed to the barrel. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 2 Aug. 2026

The ferocious biting and pulling had broken the webbing and ripped the holster from my body. — Todd Orr, Outdoor Life, 30 July 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