firepower

noun

fire·​pow·​er ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌpau̇(-ə)r 

1

a

: the capacity (as of a military unit) to deliver effective fire on a target

b

: effective fire

2

a

: effective power or force

intellectual firepower

b

: the scoring ability of a team or player

Synonyms of firepower

• power
• strength
• energy
• capability
• muscle
• capacity

Examples of firepower in a Sentence

The army didn't have the firepower to defeat the invaders.

right now the President doesn't have the political firepower to push his programs through Congress

Recent Examples on the Web

The hybrid fleet concept is already being overtaken by the pace of technology as functions of larger ships can now be farmed out to drones at minimal human risk and the reach of surveillance and firepower at sea has vastly expanded. — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Artistic Director Alberto Barbera unveiled the lineup for the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Thursday, and, as ever, there is no shortage of auteur firepower headed for the Lido. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026

Along with this firepower, the Thunder is also claimed to be highly maneuverable, thanks to its series-hybrid-electric powertrain featuring Optimum-Speed Tiltrotors (OSTR) with variable rotor speed. — David Szondy july 21, New Atlas, 21 July 2026

Anduril believes autonomous teaming could significantly increase available firepower. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for firepower

• candlepower
• cauliflower
• overpower
• superpower
• vavasour
• waterpower
• airpower
• brainpower
• devour
• empower
• horsepower
• manpower

Kids Definition

firepower

noun

fire·​pow·​er -ˌpau̇(-ə)r 

: the ability to deliver gunfire or warheads on a target