silencer

noun

si·​lenc·​er ˈsī-lən(t)-sər How to pronounce silencer (audio)
: one that silences: such as
a
chiefly British : the muffler of an internal combustion engine
b
: a silencing device for small arms

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He was booked on charges including possession of an assault weapon, manufacturing guns with a 3D printer and possession of a silencer, according to police. Jason Green, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2025 On the federal level, he’s been charged in a four-count complaint with murder with the use of a firearm, discharging a firearm with the use of a silencer, and two stalking offenses, with the top charge carrying a maximum sentence of death. Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025 Authorities say a ghost gun, silencer and writings expressing ill will were found on Mangione and link him to the crime. Filip Timotija, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025 Law enforcement sources had described one of the weapons as a long gun with a suppressive device acting as a silencer. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for silencer

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of silencer was in 1600

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“Silencer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silencer. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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silencer

noun
si·​lenc·​er ˈsī-lən-sər How to pronounce silencer (audio)
: a device used on small arms to reduce the sound of firing

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