Definitions

hunter

[huhn-ter] / ˈhʌn tər /

NOUN

a person who hunts

Synonyms

STRONG

chaser deerstalker falconer fisherman hawker huntress huntsman pursuer sportsman stalker trapper

WEAK

ferreter pursuant

NOUN

a dog or horse bred for hunting

Synonyms

STRONG

chaser courser foxhound hound

WEAK

gun dog hound dog hunting dog hunting horse rabbit hound stalking horse

Example Sentences

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House hunters are wary of high mortgage rates and high prices.

From The Wall Street Journal

This stretch mostly saw use from hunters, or guys with ATVs and snowmobiles.

From Literature

“When the trap snapped, he ran off with the food and left her there. The hunter set her free.”

From Literature

Grocery Outlet’s opportunistic sourcing model has cultivated a devoted fan base of TikTok bargain hunters.

From Los Angeles Times

However, the current level could establish a floor for the stock as bargain hunters swoop in.

From Barron's