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

Although previously trained only to put her finger on her gun's trigger when aiming at a target, Avenarius alleged that her instructors at the academy instead told students to do so after drawing a firearm from its holster. —William Morris, Des Moines Register, 19 Jan. 2026

Turner's costuming includes Croft's signature red sunglasses, as well as a pair of pistol holsters, tiny shorts, a teal tank top, and a leather backpack — all trademark Croft pieces from the first round of games. —Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Jan. 2026

Also, excess food debris was noted in a microwave oven, a cooler, a holster for the pop-dispensing gun and a mixer. —Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 13 Jan. 2026

The agent who had circled around the passenger side can be seen on the driver's side, returning his gun to his holster. —Wcco Staff, CBS News, 7 Jan. 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