Thesaurus results for FIREARM

firearm

noun

ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌärm

Definition of firearm

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 The dog was trained for patrol duties and to detect firearms and ammunition, according to previous Sheriff’s Office posts. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Eugene Horsch is awaiting trial on federal firearms charges and other counts. — Joe Holden, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 His release conditions prohibit him from possessing or using firearms, contacting Goldfein or consuming alcohol. — Raul Trey Lopez, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026 Eugene Horsch was arrested in June on federal firearms and drug charges. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for firearm

Recent Examples of Synonyms for firearm

gun

Noun

Previously, the injunction applied only to the specific plaintiffs in the lawsuit, including specific organizations, gun stores and state agencies.

— Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 13 Oct. 2026
As the two men fought in the front yard, Lopez tried to take Hager’s gun from his holster, according to his arrest report.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026