holster

noun

hol·​ster ˈhōl-stər 

: a leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle

broadly : a case for carrying a usually small item on the person

a knife holster

a heart monitor carried in a hip holster

Examples of holster in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Officers found a black handgun holster in the back pocket of a passenger seat, the affidavit said. —Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Dec. 2024

Keep yourself safe from wild animals with this Sabre Frontiersman Bear Spray that comes with an easy-access holster — now 20 percent off. —Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024

It’s made by the iconic French brand Château Laguiole and there are plenty of different shades available, all of which come with a chic leather holster for convenient carrying. —Sophie Dodd, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024

Oh created a biometric safe that looks a bit like a holster. —John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Dutch; akin to Old English heolstor cover, helan to conceal — more at hell

First Known Use

1663, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

holster

noun

hol·​ster ˈhōl(t)-stər 

: a usually leather case for carrying a pistol