Shooter: meaning, definitions and examples

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shooter

 

[ หˆสƒuหtษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

video games

A shooter is a video game genre focused on shooting enemies and targets, often involving fast-paced action and strategic gameplay. Players typically control a character armed with various weapons, such as guns or rifles, to eliminate enemies and complete objectives.

Synonyms

FPS (first-person shooter), TPS (third-person shooter), shooting game

Examples of usage

  • Call of Duty is a popular shooter game.
  • The player must aim and shoot accurately in a shooter game to progress to the next level.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

In sports, a shooter refers to a player with exceptional shooting skills, especially in basketball or soccer. A shooter is known for their accuracy in scoring goals or points from a distance.

Synonyms

marksman, sharpshooter, sniper

Examples of usage

  • Stephen Curry is considered one of the best shooters in basketball history.
  • The team relies on their star shooter to score crucial goals in the match.

Translations

Translations of the word "shooter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atirador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅ‚เคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schรผtze

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penembak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ั–ะปะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ strzelec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒฅใƒผใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tireur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tirador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท niลŸancฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู†ุงุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stล™elec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ strelec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ„ๆ‰‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ strelec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skytta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตั€ะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒกแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ atฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tirador

Etymology

The term 'shooter' originated in the late 19th century, deriving from the verb 'shoot' which has Old English and Germanic roots. Initially used in reference to marksmen and hunters, the term evolved to encompass various fields such as sports and video games, reflecting the focus on shooting skills and accuracy.

See also: offshoot, reshoot, shoot, shooting, shootist, shoots, shot, undershoot, undershooting.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,407, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.