silencer

[ sahy-luhn-ser ]

noun

1. a person or thing that silences.
2. a device for deadening the report of a firearm.
3. Chiefly British. the muffler on an internal-combustion engine.

silencer

/ ˈsaɪlənsə /

noun

1. any device designed to reduce noise, esp the tubular device containing baffle plates in the exhaust system of a motor vehicle US and Canadian namemuffler
2. a tubular device fitted to the muzzle of a firearm to deaden the report
3. a person or thing that silences

Word History and Origins

Origin of silencer¹

First recorded in 1625–35; silence + -er ¹

Example Sentences

James hit back-to-back threes in the fourth quarter — punctuating the second with his signature “silencer” celebration — as he stomped his feet in glee.

From Los Angeles Times

Gonzales was booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and possession of an assault weapon with a high-capacity magazine and a silencer, among other charges.

From Los Angeles Times

In addition, videos showing homemade guns, automatic weapons and certain firearm accessories like silencers will be restricted to users 18 and older.

From Seattle Times

He admits to the relatively minor crimes, like the serial theft of yachts, insurance fraud and the building of illegal gun silencers.

From Los Angeles Times

They siezed 50 firearms, ammunition, gun silencers, paraphernalia that contained the clubs’ names, narcotics and material to make explosives, the Sheriff’s Department wrote in a news release.

From Los Angeles Times