firing

noun

fir·​ing ˈfī-riŋ 

ˈfī-ər-iŋ

1

: the act or process of one that fires

2

: the process of maturing ceramic products by the application of heat

Synonyms of firing

• blasting
• bombardment
• barrage
• shot
• discharge
• volley

Examples of firing in a Sentence

found a flaw in the gun's firing

Recent Examples on the Web

Trump announced Cook’s firing via a letter posted on social media. — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 30 June 2026

The chamber is a dedicated firing-squad space, with sound and ballistic protection. — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Roberts and Kavanaugh side with the liberal justices to prevent the firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. — Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

The film, starring Andrew Garfield, follows Altman’s dramatic firing and rehiring at OpenAI, which took place in a matter of days. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing firing

• firing line
• firing pin
• firing range
• firing squad
• in the firing line
• on the firing line

Rhymes for firing

• hiring
• quiring
• tiring
• wiring
• acquiring
• admiring
• aspiring
• conspiring
• enquiring
• expiring
• inspiring
• perspiring