marksman

noun

marks·​man ˈmärks-mən How to pronounce marksman (audio)
: a person skilled in shooting at a mark or target
marksmanship noun

Examples of marksman in a Sentence

only the best marksmen can hit the bull's-eye at 500 feet
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The greenside marksman chipped in three shots within six holes Saturday: 20 feet at No. 3, 14 feet at No. 4 and 28 feet on No. 8. Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025 Levi is stationed in the western tower, and the loneliness of the assignment seems to suit the semi-retired marksman just fine. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2025 The forward has shot 39.3 percent from beyond the 3-point line this year, giving Cleveland another potential marksman from distance. Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025 The Border Patrol confirmed that its elite Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) and marksmen are saturating the area. Stepheny Price, Fox News, 23 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for marksman

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of marksman was in 1641

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“Marksman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marksman. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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marksman

noun
marks·​man ˈmärk-smən How to pronounce marksman (audio)
: a person skilled in shooting at a mark or target
marksmanship noun

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