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

Officers seized the firearms, deer and other evidence, CDFW said. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Kathryn pleaded guilty to murder, conspiracy to commit murder and felony discharge of a firearm in July 2025, according to ABC 4 and Fox 13. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026

On Friday, he was hit with another charge, grand theft of a firearm. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Several individuals have been charged and drugs and a number of firearms were recovered this week in separate investigations, according to the Aurora Police Department. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 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