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

Bystanders were killed and injured and crowds ran from the gunfire at the annual three-day event at Seattle Center, the same complex as the city’s famous Space Needle, officials said. — Joe Kottke, NBC news, 31 July 2026

Barnes was out of town at a law enforcement conference when gunfire erupted last weekend at the Bite of Seattle, an annual three-day festival that draws hundreds of food and retail vendors and performers. — ABC News, 30 July 2026

Five hours had passed since the gunfire erupted at Seattle Center. — Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 30 July 2026

The suspect was taken to a nearby hospital in unknown condition after he was struck by gunfire, police said. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 30 July 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