1. plural of gunfighter; people skilled in the use of firearms, especially in combat or dueling with guns
Usage: often associated with the American Old West; can refer to historical figures or fictional characters

Examples

• The Old West was home to legendary gunfighters like Wild Bill Hickok and Wyatt Earp.
• Many gunfighters in the 1800s became famous for their speed and accuracy with a revolver.
• The movie featured two rival gunfighters facing off in a dusty town square.
• Historical gunfighters often had to defend themselves or enforce the law in frontier towns.
• Young men sometimes aspired to become gunfighters, though the reality was often brutal.
• The gunfighters in that Western novel were portrayed as both heroes and villains.