revolver

noun

re·​volv·​er ri-ˈväl-vər 

-ˈvȯl-,

 also  -ˈvä-vər,

 or  -ˈvȯ-vər

1

: one that revolves

2

: a handgun with a cylinder of several chambers brought successively into line with the barrel and discharged with the same hammer

Examples of revolver in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

During the search, authorities found a 357 revolver, 7.7 grams cocaine, 235 bags of heroin, 16.1 grams of crack, a 9mm Springfield XDS pistol and $2,609. —Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2025

The guns include revolvers, pistols, hunting rifles and shotguns. —Daniel Cody, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025

The officer holsters her revolver and pulls out a Taser while following the suspect down the sidewalk. —Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2025

Following the confrontation, Saldívar applied for a license to purchase a revolver in San Antonio. —Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

revolve + -er entry 2

First Known Use

circa 1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

revolver

noun

re·​volv·​er ri-ˈväl-vər 

-ˈvȯl-

: a handgun having a revolving cylinder holding several bullets all of which may be shot without loading again