Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for killer. Search instead for kiloher.
Definitions

killer

[kil-er] / ˈkɪl ər /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Why it’s worth seeing: Grande fans know that in addition to her amazing pipes, she’s also a killer comedic talent with the ability to go head-to-head with the likes of Stiller.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 7, 2026

“Inflation is the number one killer of retirement success,” said Jon Zetlmaier, founder of Zetlmaier Wealth Management based in Seattle.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 7, 2026

Following the runaway success of “Reacher” with this spinoff centering that hero’s sister-in-arms Frances Neagley is killer timing.

From Salon Sep. 4, 2026

"The VAT is a killer to so many businesses."

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

I turned and broke out a killer smile.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen

The Times leads on the fact that killers, including two men convicted over the death of PC Andrew Harper, will stay behind bars.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

He blended into the crowd, grew his beard, attended the mosques where the killers preached, listened, questioned, checked rumors.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

But prolonged exposure produced cells that were poor killers.

From Science Daily Aug. 25, 2026

Moy believes the council should have done more to monitor his son's killers.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

Parks asked Malcolm X if it was really hue that killers were after him.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training