Word
huntsman
Phoneticshunts·man, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈhəntsmən/
UK/hˈʌntsmən/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who leads a group of people or animals to find and catch something. In the past, this was often a man who led a group of dogs to hunt animals.
n. a person who leads a hunting party or a group of animals to track and capture prey. Often used in historical or literary contexts to describe a professional hunter.
Examples
“The huntsman led the dogs through the forest.”
“In the old tales, the huntsman was often a nobleman who spent his days tracking wild beasts.”
“The huntsman's whistle echoed through the valley, signaling the start of the seasonal migration for the local game.”
Examples
simple
“The huntsman led the dogs through the forest.”
contextual
“In the old tales, the huntsman was often a nobleman who spent his days tracking wild beasts.”
complex
“The huntsman's whistle echoed through the valley, signaling the start of the seasonal migration for the local game.”
Etymology
From hunt + -s- + -man.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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