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

Pelley was shown the door with cause after confronting management over the firings at a June 1 meeting. — Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026

The Washington Commanders on Monday announced the firing of assistant coach Ben Steele just days before the start of training camp. — Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

Listeners can hear the March 2024 interview that took place hours before Ohtani became embroiled in a potential scandal that resulted in the firing of his longtime interpreter. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 28 July 2026

The cuts include some firings, but mostly sending intelligence officials from other agencies who have been assigned to work at ODNI, such as the CIA, back to their primary jobs, according to The Washington Post. — Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 28 July 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