gunfire

noun

gun·​fire ˈgən-ˌfī(-ə)r How to pronounce gunfire (audio)
: the firing of guns

Examples of gunfire in a Sentence

We heard gunfire in the distance.
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Three bystanders were injured during an exchange of gunfire between two men at an apartment complex in east Fort worth on Tuesday morning, police said. Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2025 But, this led to an exchange of gunfire between the man and detectives and he was fatally shot, Rodriguez said. David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025 Officers responded to the home just before 11 a.m. Monday following reports of gunfire. Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2025 However, in the exchange of gunfire, Chelsea was shot by one of the bodyguards and died. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gunfire

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gunfire was in 1801

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“Gunfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gunfire. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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gunfire

noun
gun·​fire -ˌfī(ə)r How to pronounce gunfire (audio)
: the firing of guns

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