hunter Definition
- 1a person or animal that hunts game or other wild animals
- 2a person who searches for something
- 3a horse used for hunting
Using hunter: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hunter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The hunter tracked the deer through the forest.
Example
She is a hunter of rare books and manuscripts.
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The hunter rode his horse over the fields and through the woods.
hunter Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with hunter
Example
The bounty hunter was hired to track down the escaped convict.
head hunter
a recruiter who seeks out highly qualified candidates for executive positions
Example
The head hunter contacted her about a job opportunity at a top company.
hunter-gatherer
a member of a society that subsists by hunting, fishing, and gathering wild plants and fruits
Example
The indigenous tribe were hunter-gatherers, relying on the natural resources of the land for their survival.
Summary: hunter in Brief
A 'hunter' [ˈhʌntər] is a person or animal that hunts game or other wild animals, or a person who searches for something. It can also refer to a horse used for hunting. Examples include 'The hunter tracked the deer through the forest,' and 'She is a hunter of rare books and manuscripts.' Phrases include 'bounty hunter,' 'head hunter,' and 'hunter-gatherer.'
