gunfire

noun

gun·​fire ˈgən-ˌfī(-ə)r How to pronounce gunfire (audio)
: the firing of guns

Examples of gunfire in a Sentence

We heard gunfire in the distance.
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The production resumed without the same guns, while gunfire was added digitally in postproduction. Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024 Two rally goers were also hit by gunfire and a third was killed in the assassination attempt. Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024 All of the victims in both incidents were injured by gunfire, and all were Black, according to NOPD. Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024 Crowds dispersed in all directions as gunfire rang out, according to the footage. Patrick Smith, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gunfire 

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gunfire was in 1801

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“Gunfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gunfire. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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gunfire

noun
gun·​fire -ˌfī(ə)r How to pronounce gunfire (audio)
: the firing of guns

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