water gun

noun

: water pistol

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Get a bunch of water guns and have battles. — Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 9 June 2026 Think of it less like aiming a water gun and more like building a wall the bear has to run through. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026 The proud mom went on to share a photo of Sterling, who held a water gun and wore cleats and shin guards. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 Rendon also warned that water guns should be easy to identify. — CBS News, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for water gun

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of water gun was in 1951

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“Water gun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20gun. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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