shooter

noun
UK: /ˈʃuːtər/
US: /ˈʃuːtər/

  1. A person who shoots, especially with a gun or other weapon.

    1. The shooter aimed carefully before firing the rifle. [ ] [ ]
    2. Police are searching for the shooter after the incident at the mall. [ ] [ ]

  2. A player in a game who attempts to score points by shooting.

    1. Our team's best shooter scored three goals in the first half. [ ] [ ]
    2. He is a great shooter; his accuracy with the basketball is amazing. [ ] [ ]

  3. A small glass of a strong alcoholic drink, that is swallowed in one gulp.

    1. She ordered a shooter of tequila at the bar. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bartender prepared a shooter with several kinds of liquor. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

gunman marksman photographer cameraman
shooter adjective

  1. Someone who takes photographs or videos.

    1. The wedding shooter captured all of the special moments. [ ] [ ]
    2. The professional shooter has a keen eye for detail and composition. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shooter" in English means: A person who shoots, especially with a gun or other weapon., A player in a game who attempts to score points by shooting., A small glass of a strong alcoholic drink, that is swallowed in one gulp..

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

Synonyms for "shooter": gunman, marksman, photographer, cameraman.

Example usage of "shooter": "The shooter aimed carefully before firing the rifle.". More examples on the page.