hunter

noun

hunt·​er ˈhən-tər 

1

a

: a person who hunts game

b

: a dog used or trained for hunting

c

: a horse used or adapted for use in hunting with hounds

especially : a fast strong horse trained for cross-country work and jumping

2

: one that searches for something

3

: a pocket watch with a hinged protective cover

Synonyms

• huntsman
• nimrod

Examples of hunter in a Sentence

hunters must have a license to shoot deer

Recent Examples on the Web

This new, free app pairs hunters with tracking dog owners. —Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024

Six weeks later, her naked body was found by hunters in Ozark National Forest. —Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024

That’s why hunters, wildlife managers, and scientists will continue to work together to monitor CWD’s spread, as well as ensure that appropriate precautions are in place to protect both animals and people alike. —Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024

The next morning, Karen was missing — but her car was found abandoned by two hunters on a rural roadside, as well as two broken cell phones near a neighbor's house, ABC News reported. —Jordana Comiter, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing hunter

• anti-hunter
• bounty hunter
• fortune hunter
• head hunter
• hunter-gatherer
• hunter green
• white hunter

Kids Definition

hunter

noun

hunt·​er ˈhənt-ər 

1

: a person who hunts

especially : one who hunts game

2

: a dog or horse used or trained for hunting

Geographical Definition

Hunter

geographical name

Hun·​ter ˈhən-tər 

river 287 miles (462 kilometers) long in eastern New South Wales, southeastern Australia, flowing east into the Pacific

Biographical Definition

Hunter

biographical name

Hun·​ter ˈhən-tər 

John 1728–1793 British anatomist and surgeon