water gun

noun

1. water pistol.

water gun

noun

1. another term (esp US) for water pistol

Word History and Origins

Origin of water gun¹

First recorded in 1640–50

Example Sentences

Once there was a playful post-argument duel with water guns - Draper's way of light-heartedly diffusing the tension - with his coach in a American hotel corridor.

From BBC

I would’ve protected that kid with the water gun in the park with a mojo.

From Literature

Several hundred students were at the park having a water gun fight — an annual tradition of sorts for high school seniors in the area, police said.

From Seattle Times

The essay had humor — it centered on a water gun fight where he had victory in sight but, in a comedic twist, slipped and fell.

From Seattle Times

He easily kept the energy high with the pop anthem “No Bad Days,” another new song, while soaking people in the front with a giant water gun.

From Seattle Times