1. a soldier who operates a large gun or cannon
Usage: military
2. a member of an aircraft crew who operates the guns
Usage: military; aviation
3. a person who hunts with a gun

Examples

• The gunner loaded the artillery piece quickly.
• He served as a tail gunner on a bomber during the war.
• The experienced gunner aimed carefully at the target.
• Navy gunners practiced firing at sea targets.
• The aircraft’s gunner spotted enemy fighters approaching.
• Local gunners gathered for the hunting season opener.