water gun

noun

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But now, Williams is facing a felony charge after participating in senior assassin, a popular tag-style game where teens hunt down their opponents with Nerf and water guns. Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026 An outdoor water gun game is trending again among high school students, with multiple Southeast Michigan police departments advising both students and area residents to be aware of potential misunderstandings. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 The department said the water gun appeared to be a real firearm until officers were just a few feet away. Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 One school district only allows water balloons and not water guns. Jazmin Towe, Parents, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for water gun

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of water gun was in 1951

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“Water gun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20gun. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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