Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for rifleman. Search instead for rifleme.
Definitions

rifleman

[rahy-fuhl-muhn] / ˈraɪ fəl mən /


NOUN
sharpshooter
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“During rotations, unfortunately, there are a lot of losses, the most losses,” said a 52-year-old rifleman known by his call sign Psycho.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

The intelligence service reported that the soldier carrying the ID card said he was born in 2005 and had been serving North Korea as a rifleman since 2021.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2025

Trained as a rifleman, Anderson found himself in Vietnam’s Quang Tri province.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2024

“I want to be honest with you, I’m scared,” said Lawrence, a trained rifleman who was on his way to Israel via Cyprus.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 10, 2023

Neumann Two closes an eye and cocks his head like a rifleman aiming into the darkness where the train has receded.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr