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

Defense attorney Kathryn Nester noted a report written by another officer and introduced during Hull’s testimony said a gun was found in the holster. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Defense attorney Kathryn Nester asked Bagley about finding an empty pistol holster on the ground after the crowd fled. — Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Nester asked Bagley, the prosecution’s first witness, about finding an empty pistol holster on the ground after the crowd fled. — ABC News, 6 July 2026

In his apartment officers found black and gray clothing Fleming wore during the robberies as well as a black duffel bag, a gun belt with a holster, a large sum of cash still wrapped in bank currency bands, and multiple guns. — Mary Ella Hastings july 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 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