derringer

noun

Definition of derringernext
as in revolver

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Recent Examples of derringer This mysterious derringer pistol has sparked more intrigue than any of his other dangerous finds because people want to know the back story. — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026 This victim’s vision seems weird and fraudulent when Priscilla casually color-coordinates derringer pistols with designer dresses. — Armond White, National Review, 3 Nov. 2023 Police found a silver derringer-style gun in his backpack at the time of his arrest. — oregonlive, 21 June 2022 There's also a replica of the derringer pistol John Wilkes Booth used to assassinate Lincoln. — Ariana Garcia, Chron, 13 May 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for derringer
  1. revolver
  2. pistol
  3. handgun
  4. six-shooter
  5. sidearm
  6. firearm
  7. gun
Noun
  • His right hand, wrapped in a handkerchief and appearing as though injured, held a revolver.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • And the coolest part – its screwdriver bit holder looks like a mini revolver.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of revolver
Noun
  • In 2021, thieves entered Goodland Guns’ former location by cutting a hole in the wall and stole five pistols, four shotguns, and two rifles, according to the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • References to Bond sprinkled throughout the trailer include Cage ordering that signature cocktail and packing a familiar-looking pistol, plus a gag at the end playing off Bond’s 007 designation.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of pistol
Noun
  • Agents also seized a semiautomatic handgun and $11,800 in cash, the outlet reported.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Prosecutors alleged in the criminal complaint that Douglas used a 9mm handgun to kill Craig.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of handgun
Noun
  • As Rosalind disguised as a boy, Adele wore a bolo tie and a low-slung gun belt with a six-shooter.
    — Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
  • The handgun, which was introduced in 1935 after Prohibition, is a six-shooter revolver that fires rounds at a high velocity.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
Definition of six-shooter
Noun
  • Video released by Twin Falls police on Friday shows McClain in a white T-shirt vaulting over the counter once the shooting began, drawing his sidearm and returning fire.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Indians scored their would-be final goal in the third on a shot from Emery Simmons on a sidearm shot past Bishops’ midfielder Izzy Grundig.
    — Zach McMahon, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
Definition of sidearm
Noun
  • Officers also found several large shipping boxes containing precious metals, two unregistered firearms, and more than $105,000 in cash, according to the sheriff’s department.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • We are introduced to Celeste at target practice with her impressive arsenal of firearms, which get suspiciously little play once the action finally arrives.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of firearm
Noun
  • With some knowingly polite smiles, John navigates an awkward, potentially racist interaction at a local gun store while purchasing a sniper scope (sans gun) to spy on Macon’s compound from a nearby tower.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The specialist said the research failed to prove that large-caliber guns could reliably defeat drone swarms.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of gun

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“Derringer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/derringer. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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