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 court records show that Rhone has previous firearm and parole violation convictions.
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Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
There were 457 crimes committed with firearms in the county last year, down about 8% compared to 2015, but up dramatically from a low of 294 in 2021.
—Sacbee.com, 4 Dec. 2025
Billy the Kid nods appear throughout Main Street, and the Billy the Kid Museum shares research, memorabilia, Western firearms, and vintage uniforms that help tell the story of both the outlaw and the town.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
Joly, however, argued through his lawyer that the court should impose a sentence of roughly 25 years and 8 months in prison, along with 60 months supervised release — concurrent to the sentence imposed in the firearms’ conspiracy case.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
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Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
There were 457 crimes committed with firearms in the county last year, down about 8% compared to 2015, but up dramatically from a low of 294 in 2021.
—Sacbee.com, 4 Dec. 2025
Billy the Kid nods appear throughout Main Street, and the Billy the Kid Museum shares research, memorabilia, Western firearms, and vintage uniforms that help tell the story of both the outlaw and the town.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
Joly, however, argued through his lawyer that the court should impose a sentence of roughly 25 years and 8 months in prison, along with 60 months supervised release — concurrent to the sentence imposed in the firearms’ conspiracy case.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 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 5 Dec. 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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