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

Toure has been decent, too, flashing down the wing and firing in crosses. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

The 35-year-old Fedorov was a longtime ally of Zelensky until his unexpected firing from the Defense Ministry in July, just six months after he had been appointed, vowing sweeping reforms. — CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

On the day of her firing, Doddamani immediately lost access to her DOJ phone and email and was escorted out of the building, the lawsuit said. — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

The third agreement at issue was signed in 2022 to allow ICE personnel to use the Miramar Training Facility, a firing range located on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. — Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 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