# marksman

/ˈmɑɹksmən/ (US) · /mˈɑːksmən/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/marksman
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

someone who is very good at shooting a gun or an arrow. You use this word to describe a person with excellent aim.

For teachers: a person who is highly skilled in the use of firearms or archery, particularly in the ability to hit a target accurately.

## Examples

- The marksman stood quietly behind the tree.
- The team hired a professional marksman to ensure the security of the high-value shipment.
- While the general was a decorated officer, he was perhaps most famous for being a marksman who could hit a target from over a mile away.

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