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Meaning of the word shooter in English

What does shooter mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

shooter

US /ˈʃuː.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈʃuː.t̬ɚ/
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Noun

1.

a person who uses a gun

Example:
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The police are searching for the shooter.
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He's a skilled shooter in target practice.
Synonym:
gunmanmarksmansniper
2.

a type of video game where the player controls a character who uses firearms to defeat enemies

Example:
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He spends hours playing first-person shooters.
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The new shooter game has impressive graphics.
3.

a small glass of alcoholic drink, typically a spirit, intended to be drunk in one gulp

Example:
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Let's do a round of tequila shooters!
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The bartender poured him a whiskey shooter.
Synonym:
shotjigger
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