gunfire

noun

gun·​fire ˈgən-ˌfī(-ə)r 

: the firing of guns

Examples of gunfire in a Sentence

We heard gunfire in the distance.

Recent Examples on the Web

Two other attendees were also shot — David Dutch, who survived, and Corey Comperatore, who shielded his family from gunfire before he was killed. — Gene Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

The takeover appeared to be peaceful, with no gunfire heard in or around the airport. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

The gunfire appeared to enter under his chin and exit the left side of his cheek, Prescott wrote. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 2026

The final confrontation unfolded in darkness early Monday, when deputies exchanged gunfire with Spencer for more than two hours before he was killed, according to the Placer County Sheriff’s Office. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1727, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gunfire

• briar
• brier
• buyer
• choir
• crier
• cryer
• drier
• dryer
• eyer
• flier
• flyer
• friar

Kids Definition

gunfire

noun

gun·​fire -ˌfī(ə)r 

: the firing of guns