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Definition of "holster" []

  • A case of leather or similar material into which a pistol fits snugly and which attaches to a belt, strap, or saddle so that it may be carried or transported. (noun)
  • A belt with loops or slots for carrying small tools or other equipment. (noun)
  • To put (a gun, for example) in a holster. (verb-transitive)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "holster" in a sentence
  • "Ah, So wearing a firearm in a holster is the sign of an individual with hips."
  • "Best of all for me because I always use a holster is activating the 'Lock handheld upon holstering' option."
  • "The price point of a kydex holster is very reasonable while leather holsters, especially custom-made ones can be expensive."