shotgun

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.

They are dressed as their favourite characters, with Conroy carrying an enormous replica shotgun, while his helmet was dumped on the floor nearby.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

He eventually found 7 ½ West End Court in Long Branch, New Jersey, a twenty-five-foot-wide shotgun shack that sat a few blocks away from the beach.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026

Beretta Holding now houses more than 20 international brands, including historic British shotgun maker Holland & Holland, a Finnish sniper-rifle maker and Steiner, which produces rifle scopes in Ohio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Herbert appeared to comfortably catch the ball on shotgun snaps during throwing drills Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2025

At eight years old, Kermit learned to shoot using the same pinfire shotgun that had been his father’s.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple