# huntsman

/ˈhəntsmən/ (US) · /hˈʌntsmən/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/huntsman
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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