firearm

noun

fire·​arm ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌärm 

: a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder

—usually used of small arms

Synonyms of firearm

• gun

Examples of firearm in a Sentence

revolvers, rifles, and other firearms

will need a permit to carry a firearm

Recent Examples on the Web

Detectives also found blasting caps, cellphones and various firearms and ammunition. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 26 June 2026

Nadi Jabari, 46, was charged with false personation, unlawful use of a blue light and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. — Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

This law will not affect current gun owners, and does not restrict the transfer or sales of the firearm between private individuals. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 26 June 2026

Two other charges, murder through the use of a firearm and a weapons charge, were dismissed earlier in 2026. — Adam Sabes , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1643, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for firearm

• alarm
• disarm
• forearm
• gendarme
• nonfarm
• rearm
• arm
• charm
• farm
• harm
• underarm

Kids Definition

firearm

noun

fire·​arm ˈfī(ə)r-ˌärm 

: a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder

—usually used only of small arms