Word Noun
handgun
n.
countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈhændˌɡən/ UK /hˈændɡʌn/ hand·gun UK spelling handguns
Definition
n.a small gun that you can hold and fire with just one hand.
n.a firearm designed to be held and operated by a single hand, such as a pistol or revolver.
Examples
“The officer carried a handgun in a holster on his belt.”
“The local government introduced stricter laws regarding the storage and transport of a handgun within city limits.”
“While rifles are preferred for long-range accuracy, the handgun remains the primary choice for personal protection due to its compact size and ease of concealment.”
Etymology
From hand + gun.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated