revolver

noun

re·​volv·​er ri-ˈväl-vər 

-ˈvȯl-

also -ˈvä-vər

or -ˈvȯ-vər

1

: one that revolves

2

: a handgun with a cylinder of several chambers brought successively into line with the barrel and discharged with the same hammer

Examples of revolver in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Later audio analysis from that night noted as many as 13 shots—even though Sirhan’s revolver could only hold eight rounds. —Sophia Zhang, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 May 2026

Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS LOADED QUESTION — Gunmaker lawsuit faces hurdle after Auburn grad allegedly killed with antique revolver. —FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026

Not unlike an Agatha Christie whodunit, but featuring katanas instead of poison and revolvers, the stories all depict a seemingly impossible crime Murashige has to somehow solve. —Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026

Quinn was shot multiple times with a revolver in the head and torso. —Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

revolve + -er entry 2

First Known Use

circa 1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for revolver

• resolver
• solver

Kids Definition

revolver

noun

re·​volv·​er ri-ˈväl-vər 

-ˈvȯl-

: a handgun having a revolving cylinder holding several bullets all of which may be shot without loading again