firing

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

Synonyms of firing

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

Examples of firing in a Sentence

found a flaw in the gun's firing

Recent Examples on the Web

Lewis previously shared a vague post on social media after Del Rio's firing was initially reported in October. —Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026

The display looks at student actions as far back as a 1936 protest, when dozens of North Central College students protested the firing of a student secretary. —Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026

Christopher Landon, who was set to direct the horror sequel, also exited amid intense fan backlash after Barrera’s firing, despite not being the one to fire the actress. —Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026

The earlier laser firing was done by the CBP near Fort Bliss, about 50 miles northwest, and prompted the FAA to shut down air traffic at El Paso airport and the surrounding area. —Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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