shooter
UK: ˈʃuːtə | US: ˈʃuːtər
n. a person who shoots a gun or other weapon
n. (informal) a skilled or prolific scorer in sports (e.g., basketball)
n. a type of video game focused on shooting targets or enemies
The word "shooter" derives from the verb "shoot," which originated from Old English "scēotan," meaning "to project, go swiftly." The suffix "-er" (from Old English "-ere") denotes an agent performing the action. Over time, "shooter" evolved to describe not only individuals firing weapons but also extended metaphorically to sports (e.g., "three-point shooter") and gaming genres ("first-person shooter").
The police arrested the shooter after a brief chase.
He’s the best shooter on the basketball team.
She enjoys playing action-packed shooters on her console.
The documentary interviewed a professional clay pigeon shooter.
In the game, you control a space shooter battling alien invaders.