hunter

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. an animal that catches and eats other animals.

n. a predatory animal that stalks and captures prey.

“Owls are excellent hunters that can see very well in the dark.”

“As a primary hunter in this ecosystem, the leopard plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of the local wildlife population.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. someone who is looking for a specific thing or person.

n. a person who searches for or seeks after a particular object, person, or piece of information.

“The bargain hunter spent all morning looking for cheap clothes at the market.”

“Head hunters from the executive search firm spent weeks identifying potential candidates for the CEO position.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Science Technical

n. another name for the group of stars called Orion.

n. a common name for the constellation Orion, depicted in mythology as a giant hunter.

“On a clear winter night, you can easily spot the Hunter in the sky.”

“The three bright stars forming the belt of the Hunter are among the most recognisable features of the night sky.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Technical · Archaic

n. a pocket watch with a metal cover that protects the glass.

n. a pocket watch featuring a spring-hinged metal cover designed to protect the crystal and dial.

“He pulled a silver hunter from his pocket to check the time.”

“The antique dealer specialized in nineteenth-century gold hunters, noting that the protective covers were often elaborately engraved.”