Shooter
ˈʃuːtər
Definitions
3 meaningsA person who fires a gun or other weapon.
ˈʃuːtər
A person who shoots a gun or other weapon.
The police were searching for the shooter.
💡 Simply: A shooter is someone who uses a gun or a similar weapon. Imagine a police officer or a soldier – they are often shooters.
👶 For kids: A shooter is someone who uses a gun to shoot things.
More Examples
The shooter was quickly apprehended by the security team.
The competition featured skilled shooters demonstrating their accuracy.
How It's Used
"The shooter was a trained marksman."
"Police apprehended the shooter after a lengthy standoff."
A player who shoots a ball or puck in a sport, especially one who is skilled at scoring.
ˈʃuːtər
A person who shoots a ball or puck in a sport.
The team relies on their star shooter for crucial points.
💡 Simply: In sports like basketball or hockey, a shooter is the player who is good at making shots, like when they score a basket or a goal!
👶 For kids: In sports, a shooter is someone who tries to get the ball in the net or basket.
More Examples
She is a talented shooter with excellent accuracy.
The coach encouraged the players to become better shooters.
How It's Used
"He was a prolific shooter, scoring many goals this season."
"The team needed a good shooter to win the game."
A small alcoholic drink, often taken in one gulp.
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A small alcoholic drink that is meant to be consumed quickly.
They took a few shooters at the bar.
💡 Simply: A shooter is a tiny shot of alcohol that you drink all at once, usually at a party or bar.
👶 For kids: A shooter is a very tiny bit of an adult drink.
More Examples
The bartender offered a special shooter.
We celebrated with celebratory shooters.
How It's Used
"We ordered a round of shooters to celebrate."
From the verb 'shoot' + '-er' suffix. The verb 'shoot' comes from Old English *scēotan*, meaning 'to shoot, hurl, or dart'.
The term 'shooter' has existed for centuries, evolving from its literal sense of someone who shoots arrows or projectiles, to include those who use firearms.
Memory tip
Think of a person wielding a weapon.
Word Origin
"To hurl, dart, or project"