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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Federal prosecutors said Taras is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition, because of a Sacramento Superior Court restraining order that prohibits him from harassing, stalking and threatening a spouse.
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 14 Nov. 2025
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—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025
In his plea, Peterson admitted to telling the plant that a person armed with firearms and explosives was inside the plant in Claycomo, according to court documents.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Nov. 2025
Savannah's City Council voted unanimously last year to prohibit firearms in unlocked vehicles, with violators subject to maximum penalties of a $1,000 fine and 30 days in jail.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Charged with murder, include the special circumstance allegations of multiple murders and murder during the commission of a burglary on July 10, along with firearm allegations, Boodarian could face the death penalty or life behind bars if found guilty in a trial.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025
In his plea, Peterson admitted to telling the plant that a person armed with firearms and explosives was inside the plant in Claycomo, according to court documents.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Nov. 2025
Savannah's City Council voted unanimously last year to prohibit firearms in unlocked vehicles, with violators subject to maximum penalties of a $1,000 fine and 30 days in jail.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
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 19 Nov. 2025.
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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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