killer

noun
UK: /ˈkɪlər/
US: /ˈkɪlər/

  1. A person or thing that kills.

    1. The killer is still on the loose, be careful out there tonight [ ] [ ]
    2. The detective worked tirelessly to bring the killer to justice for their crimes [ ] [ ]

  2. Something that is very impressive or effective.

    1. That new song is a killer, it's topping all the charts now [ ] [ ]
    2. She delivered a killer presentation that wowed the entire board of directors [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

executioner assassin murderer
killer adjective

  1. Very impressive or excellent.

    1. She has a killer smile that lights up every room she enters [ ] [ ]
    2. The chef prepared a killer dish that left everyone wanting more of it [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "killer" in English means: A person or thing that kills., Something that is very impressive or effective..

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

Synonyms for "killer": executioner, assassin, murderer.

Example usage of "killer": "The killer is still on the loose, be careful out there tonight". More examples on the page.