Thesaurus results for FIREARM

firearm

noun

ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌärm

Definition of firearm next

as in gun

a portable weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder will need a permit to carry a firearm

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Recent Examples of firearm He is being charged with using a firearm during a crime of violence and with assault of a federal officer using a dangerous weapon. —

Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026 Family members told investigators Allen would regularly go to the shooting range to train with his firearms. —

Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026 According to reports, the gunman (Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California) was armed with multiple firearms, including a shotgun and a handgun. —

Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026 Allen now faces federal charges including using a firearm during a crime of violence and assault on a federal officer, with additional charges expected. —

Asra Q. Nomani , Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for firearm

Recent Examples of Synonyms for firearm

gun

Noun

Allen has been charged not only with attempting to assassinate a president, but also with transporting a gun and ammunition to commit a felony and firing a gun during a violent crime.

— Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Months earlier, the shooter had extensive conversations with ChatGPT discussing scenarios involving gun violence, the lawsuits allege.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026