noun
- a person who hunts foxes, especially as a sport or pastime
Usage: commonly used in British English; often refers to participants in organized fox hunting with hounds
Examples
- The foxhunter rode across the countryside on horseback.
- Experienced foxhunters know the terrain and the habits of their prey.
- The club organized an annual gathering for local foxhunters.
- He became a dedicated foxhunter after inheriting his family's estate.
- Foxhunters traditionally wear red coats during the hunt.