Gunfighter - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Definition:
A skilled shooter, especially in the Old West, known for dueling with guns.
Synonyms:
gunslinger, sharpshooter, marksman
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
pacifist, noncombatant
Common Collocations:
fast draw, quick draw, shootout, Wild West
Derivatives:
gunfighting, gunfights
Usage Tips:
Use "gunfighter" to describe historical or fictional characters skilled in gun duels, often in Western contexts.
Common Phrases:
quick on the draw, dead shot, lone gunfighter
Etymology:
Originates from "gun" + "fighter," first used in the 19th century to describe Western duelists.
Examples:
- 1. The gunfighter stood silently at the saloon door.
- 2. Legends say the gunfighter never lost a duel.
- 3. He trained for years to become a skilled gunfighter.
- 4. The townsfolk feared the mysterious gunfighter’s reputation.