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
  • On June 29, a New Haven Superior Court jury found Stokes guilty of murder, criminal attempt to commit improper sale of a firearm, conspiracy to commit improper sale of a firearm and carrying a pistol or revolver without a permit.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Authorities concluded that Haught had died accidentally while playing Russian roulette with a revolver, but that finding was later questioned.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of revolver
Noun
  • Police noted that the woman also had a pistol permit and a registered firearm.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026
  • In the first attack, eight gunmen armed with AK-47 rifles and pistols opened fire at a bar southwest of Johannesburg late Saturday.
    — Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of pistol
Noun
  • According to the victim, one suspect pointed a silver handgun at him while the second suspect brandished a knife.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
  • In February of that year, he was arrested on a handgun possession charge and was granted pretrial release.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 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
  • The need for any person to openly brandish a sidearm or a person to carry an assault rifle on his shoulder is absolute insanity.
    — Dan Sweeney, Sun Sentinel, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The agent was able to reach his sidearm and shot the man, Peguero Rivera said.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of sidearm
Noun
  • Slota’s online footprint shows a history of endorsing violence against political enemies, training with firearms, and inviting other leftists to prepare for possible armed conflict before his arrest, a Washington Examiner review found.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
  • On his cellphone, according to the complaint, investigators found messages about drug trafficking and firearms, including devices capable of converting Glock pistols into a fully automatic machine gun.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of firearm
Noun
  • Previously, the injunction applied only to the specific plaintiffs in the lawsuit, including specific organizations, gun stores and state agencies.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 13 Oct. 2026
  • As the two men fought in the front yard, Lopez tried to take Hager’s gun from his holster, according to his arrest report.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of gun

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“Derringer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/derringer. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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