gunman

noun
UK: /ˈɡʌnmən/
US: /ˈɡʌnmən/

  1. A man who uses a gun, especially to commit a crime.

    1. The gunman ran away.
    2. Police are searching for the gunman responsible for the bank robbery downtown.

  2. A man who is skilled at shooting a gun.

    1. He was a good gunman.
    2. The expert gunman demonstrated his skills at the shooting range yesterday.

Synonyms

shooter assassin

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gunman" in English means: A man who uses a gun, especially to commit a crime., A man who is skilled at shooting a gun..

The phonetic transcription of "gunman" is /ˈɡʌnmən/ in British English and /ˈɡʌnmən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gunman": shooter, assassin.

Example usage of "gunman": "The gunman ran away.". More examples on the page.