1. a person who shoots a gun or other weapon
2. a person who shoots a ball or puck in sports
3. a small alcoholic drink consumed quickly
Usage: informal

Examples

• The police are searching for the shooter who fled the scene.
• She’s the team’s best three-point shooter.
• The basketball player is known as an excellent shooter from long range.
• He ordered a shooter of whiskey at the bar.
• The children played marbles, each using their favorite shooter.
• The hockey player is a natural goal shooter.
• Security cameras captured the shooter entering the building.