revolver

noun

re·​volv·​er ri-ˈväl-vər 

-ˈvȯl-,

 also  -ˈvä-vər,

 or  -ˈvȯ-vər

1

: one that revolves

2

: a handgun with a cylinder of several chambers brought successively into line with the barrel and discharged with the same hammer

Examples of revolver in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The revolver will help grow Neon’s operations, including film acquisition, development, production and distribution, while also driving the indie studio into new international markets. —Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Nov. 2024

The revolver was in a holster that didn’t have a strap over the hammer. —Brie Stimson, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024

But the silver revolver that Coy believed Hill was holding in his right hand, according to his testimony, turned out to be a set of silver keys. —Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2024

Whatever their motivations, the brothers admitted in their plea agreements to ambushing their sister and her family while armed with a .223 caliber rifle and a revolver. —Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

revolve + -er entry 2

First Known Use

circa 1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

revolver

noun

re·​volv·​er ri-ˈväl-vər 

-ˈvȯl-

: a handgun having a revolving cylinder holding several bullets all of which may be shot without loading again