hunter

noun

hunt·​er ˈhən-tər 

1

a

: a person who hunts game

b

: a dog used or trained for hunting

c

: a horse used or adapted for use in hunting with hounds

especially : a fast strong horse trained for cross-country work and jumping

2

: one that searches for something

3

: a pocket watch with a hinged protective cover

Synonyms of hunter

• archer
• huntsman
• falconer

Examples of hunter in a Sentence

hunters must have a license to shoot deer

Recent Examples on the Web

Hesting said bird hunters should be mindful of the virus, and remember that some species do not exhibit symptoms. —Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Dec. 2025

Springfield For antique hunters, Springfield’s massive Antique Barn, located inside an 100-year-old tobacco warehouse, is worth the 29-mile drive from Nashville on its own. —Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Dec. 2025

Prices are now becoming more favorable for house hunters, a trend that should continue in 2026 and change the narrative in the housing market. —Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Dec. 2025

Under perfect dark sky conditions, eagle-eyed meteor hunters may be able to spot up to 150 meteors per hour. —Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 12 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing hunter

• anti-hunter
• bounty hunter
• fortune hunter
• head hunter
• hunter-gatherer
• hunter green
• white hunter

Rhymes for hunter

• bunter
• punter

Kids Definition

hunter

noun

hunt·​er ˈhənt-ər 

1

: a person who hunts

especially : one who hunts game

2

: a dog or horse used or trained for hunting

Geographical Definition

Hunter

geographical name

Hun·​ter ˈhən-tər 

river 287 miles (462 kilometers) long in eastern New South Wales, southeastern Australia, flowing east into the Pacific

Biographical Definition

Hunter

biographical name

Hun·​ter ˈhən-tər 

John 1728–1793 British anatomist and surgeon