firing

1 of 2

noun

fir·​ing ˈfī-riŋ 

ˈfī-ər-iŋ

1

: the act or process of one that fires

2

: the process of maturing ceramic products by the application of heat

firing

2 of 2

present participle of fire entry 2

Synonyms of firing

Noun

• blasting
• bombardment
• barrage
• shot
• discharge
• volley

Examples of firing in a Sentence

Noun

found a flaw in the gun's firing

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Shortly after winning the conference title, Malzahn returned to Auburn, this time as the head coach following the firing of Chizik. — Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026

Kevin Patullo’s firing after one year as offensive coordinator headlined the offense’s mismanagement. — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Samsung Labor Day Deals Q-Series HW-Q990F Soundbar This Q-Series soundbar makes your space sound like a movie theater thanks to a slew of channels, including 11 front and surround, as well as four up-firing ones. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026

The scandal led to Paterno's firing, and the university paid more than $100 million to people who said they were abused by Sandusky. — CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing firing

• firing line
• firing pin
• firing range
• firing squad
• in the firing line
• on the firing line

Rhymes for firing

• hiring
• quiring
• tiring
• wiring
• acquiring
• admiring
• aspiring
• conspiring
• enquiring
• expiring
• inspiring
• perspiring