firearm
noun
fire·arm
ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌärm 
: a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
—usually used of small arms
Examples of firearm in a Sentence
revolvers, rifles, and other firearms
will need a permit to carry a firearm
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The lines were drawn between those who own guns, and those who want to ban certain types of firearms from Rhode Island.
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Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
The operation resulted in eight arrests and the recovery of more than 90 pounds of fentanyl, along with $30,000 and two loaded firearms.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
The lines were drawn between those who own guns, and those who want to ban certain types of firearms from Rhode Island.
—Kathleen Hill, The Providence Journal, 11 Apr. 2026
Pairing, for example, the right alcoholic beverage with the right firearm is important.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for firearm
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“Firearm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firearm. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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firearm
noun
fire·arm
ˈfī(ə)r-ˌärm
: a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
—usually used only of small arms
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