shooter

/ˈʃutər/
noun
  1. A person who shoots a gun or other weapon.
    • She is an expert shooter and wins many competitions.
    • The hunter is a careful shooter who never wastes a bullet.
    • The police arrested the shooter after the incident.
  2. A person who throws or kicks a ball in sports, aiming to score.
    • He is the team's best shooter from three-point range.
    • The basketball shooter made ten free throws in a row.
    • The soccer shooter scored a goal from midfield.
  3. A type of video game where the player shoots enemies.
    • I love playing first-person shooter games on my computer.
    • She spent the weekend playing a new shooter with her friends.
    • This shooter has amazing graphics and fast action.
  4. A small amount of alcohol, usually drunk quickly.
    • She bought a round of shooters for everyone.
    • The party started with a shooter of tequila.
    • He ordered a shooter of whiskey at the bar.