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

An animal is less likely to spot a single hunter, and the stalk has to be silent. —Ray Alt, Outdoor Life, 27 Mar. 2025

Ward is a big-game hunter who has never once backed down from throwing into a tight window. —Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025

After all, it’s been days since she’s had a morsel, and she’s got a taciturn little lion hunter in the oven! —Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 23 Mar. 2025

For bargain hunters, the best time to go is as late as possible, Brannon says. —Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025

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

Rhymes for hunter

• bunter
• punter

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