Synonyms of bullet

bullet

noun

ˈbu̇-lət 

as in ball

a usually round or cone-shaped little piece of lead made to be fired from a firearm

it is possible to make your own bullets, but it takes a lot of patience and some extra money

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ball
• ammunition
• shell
• cartridge
• pellet
• projectile
• load
• missile
• gunshot
• round
• shot
• slug
• cap
• dumdum
• pop
• cannonball
• lead
• charge

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blank

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bullet

The German defense contractor is one of the world's largest ammunition manufacturers and one of the few manufacturers to cover the entire value chain, from the gunpowder propellant to the bullet casing. — Elsa Ohlen,greg Kennedy, CNBC, 23 July 2026

But the night ended in a barrage of bullets after Hicks broke free from Smith and Harris, who had pinned her to the ground, according to the document. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

Another home had bullet holes scattered across its metal front gate. — ABC News, 23 July 2026

Evenepoel’s nickname is the aero-bullet — so named for his ability to tuck into an aerodynamic position, but still generate a huge amount of power. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Phrases Containing bullet

• silver bullet