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
Recent Examples on the Web
In order to charge Mangione with the federal charge of murder through use of a firearm, prosecutors need an underlying crime of violence, Garnett said in her January ruling.
—
Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Ray Howard, 27, was arrested on homicide and firearm-related charges, the Police Department announced on social media.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Our officers receive extensive firearm training, are taught de-escalation tactics, and receive Fourth and Fifth Amendment comprehensive instruction.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Court records show that police recovered a firearm from the immediate vicinity.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for firearm
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Ray Howard, 27, was arrested on homicide and firearm-related charges, the Police Department announced on social media.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Our officers receive extensive firearm training, are taught de-escalation tactics, and receive Fourth and Fifth Amendment comprehensive instruction.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Court records show that police recovered a firearm from the immediate vicinity.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for firearm
Cite this Entry
“Firearm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firearm. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationKids 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
