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

Garcia yelled gang slogans and fired the revolver, shooting one of the men in his face and left arm, the release said. —Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026

The gun charges stemmed from Hunter Biden’s 2018 purchase of a Colt Cobra 38SPL revolver. —Ella Lee, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2025

During a search of Champion's home, investigators found Futuristic Management financial records, a safe containing $127,000 and a revolver with his DNA on it. —Wcco Staff, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025

The footage, taken by an eyewitness in a passing vehicle and obtained by The Wall Street Journal, shows a man in dark clothing with what appears to be a revolver in his hand, as two Guardsmen scramble for cover. —Michael Dorgan , Greg Norman , Madeleine Rivera, FOXNews.com, 29 Nov. 2025

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