silencer

noun

si·​lenc·​er ˈsī-lən(t)-sər 

: one that silences: such as

a

chiefly British : the muffler of an internal combustion engine

b

: a silencing device for small arms

Examples of silencer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The power-plant configuration features titanium headers and an Akrapovič silencer for the exhaust. — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026

In June, Josie faced court on an unrelated charge after police found an unregistered silencer during a search of Oak Park Station. — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

Luigi Mangione, who pleaded guilty last month to shooting and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Manhattan sidewalk, used a silencer on his weapon. — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Analysts have said the study’s outcome bolstered the case that stabilizers, which are oral drugs, were perhaps superior to injectable silencers. — Andrew Joseph, STAT, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for silencer

• amateur
• connoisseur
• kieselguhr
• monseigneur
• procureur
• retransfer
• saboteur
• voyageur
• birr
• blur
• bur
• cur

Kids Definition

silencer

noun

si·​lenc·​er ˈsī-lən-sər 

: a device used on small arms to reduce the sound of firing