firepower

noun

fire·​pow·​er ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌpau̇(-ə)r 

1

a

: the capacity (as of a military unit) to deliver effective fire on a target

b

: effective fire

2

a

: effective power or force

intellectual firepower

b

: the scoring ability of a team or player

Synonyms of firepower

• power
• strength
• energy
• capability
• muscle
• capacity

Examples of firepower in a Sentence

The army didn't have the firepower to defeat the invaders.

right now the President doesn't have the political firepower to push his programs through Congress

Recent Examples on the Web

Unlike conventional artillery systems, which typically reach tens or hundreds of kilometers, the new missile can engage targets more than 1,000 kilometers away, allowing commanders to project firepower across entire theaters of operation. —Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026

The team has more than enough firepower to beat the Tubarões Azuis without its star man, but the teenager will be desperate to play – and the masses will be eager to see him on the biggest international stage. —Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 June 2026

Lastly, Baird reiterated one of our longstanding views that Capital One is well-capitalized and has plenty of firepower to repurchase stock. —Jeff Marks, CNBC, 15 June 2026

Her strength isn’t in firepower. —Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for firepower

• candlepower
• cauliflower
• overpower
• superpower
• vavasour
• waterpower
• airpower
• brainpower
• devour
• empower
• horsepower
• manpower

Kids Definition

firepower

noun

fire·​pow·​er -ˌpau̇(-ə)r 

: the ability to deliver gunfire or warheads on a target