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

Prosecutors argued that on October 21, 2021, Gutierrez-Reed loaded the revolver at the center of this incident. —Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2024

Baldwin was pointing the weapon at Hutchins while preparing for a scene when the revolver discharged. —Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024

Hutchins was fatally shot by the actor on the Santa Fe set of the Western in October 2021 when his revolver fired a live round. —Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2024

Maybe the firearm that was used was a revolver, so there would be no casings left behind. —Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 14 Sep. 2024

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