hunter

noun
UK: /ˈhʌntər/
US: /ˈhʌntər/

  1. A person who chases and kills wild animals for food or sport.

    1. The hunter went to the forest to find a deer. [ ] [ ]
    2. Experienced hunters know how to track animals and respect nature's balance. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person who searches for something, like a job or information.

    1. She is a job hunter looking for new opportunities. [ ] [ ]
    2. The data hunter meticulously sifted through the information, searching for relevant insights. [ ] [ ]

  3. A type of watch with a hinged metal cover protecting the crystal.

    1. He received a hunter watch as a graduation gift. [ ] [ ]
    2. The antique hunter watch, with its ornate cover, was a family heirloom passed down through generations. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

chaser
hunter verb

  1. To chase and try to catch wild animals for food or sport.

    1. They hunter rabbits in the fields near the farm. [ ] [ ]
    2. He used to hunter in the mountains, but now he prefers to take photos. [ ] [ ]

  2. To search for something, especially in a careful and thorough way.

    1. The detective hunter for clues at the crime scene. [ ] [ ]
    2. She hunter through old documents, hoping to find the information she needed. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hunter" in English means: A person who chases and kills wild animals for food or sport., A person who searches for something, like a job or information., A type of watch with a hinged metal cover protecting the crystal..

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

Synonyms for "hunter": chaser.

Example usage of "hunter": "The hunter went to the forest to find a deer.". More examples on the page.