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

Davidson is accused of attempting to steal 10 THC vape pens from Liles and threatening the use of a firearm, according to court records. — Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Meanwhile, Martinez and six other defendants are set to go to trial in August 2027 for an array of charges including drug trafficking and firearms offenses, as well as directing and carrying out violent crimes on behalf of a criminal organization. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Police departments should learn from them rather than reaching for a firearm. — Vanessa Shakib, Oc Register, 23 July 2026

Maduro faces charges including conspiracy to commit narco-terrorism and conspiracy to import cocaine into the United States, while Flores is accused of offenses related to drug importation and firearms possession. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 July 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