cannoneer

[ kan-uh-neer ]

noun

1. an artilleryman.

cannoneer

/ ˌkænəˈnɪə /

noun

1. (formerly) a soldier who served and fired a cannon; artilleryman

Other Words From

• cannon·eering noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of cannoneer¹

From the Middle French word canonnier, dating back to 1555–65. See cannon, -eer

Example Sentences

Then, even a novice cannoneer could blast holes into our rock.

From Literature

Count Rugen signaled the cannoneer, and the Prince’s instructions boomed along the Cliffs.

From Literature

The cannoneer came thundering down the steps, but I scrambled faster than he and ran for the rear door.

From Literature

Every step that cannoneers take to prepare and fire their field piece is a lesson directly from an army manual.

From Washington Post

“Saint Barbara was invoked by these early cannoneers in the hope she would protect them from this fate.”

From Washington Times

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