firearm
noun
fire·arm
ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌärm 
: a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
—usually used of small arms
Examples of firearm in a Sentence
revolvers, rifles, and other firearms
will need a permit to carry a firearm
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Brownlee was arrested shortly after the May 21 robbery and police seized items used in the robberies and two firearms, including the one Brownlee purchased to rob the jewelry store, officials said.
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2025
Colorado legislature passes gun control bill requiring training before purchase for certain firearms
The appearance of impropriety — of greased palms — was part of the motivation for the initial ban on lobbyist giving, said Doug Friednash, a former legislator who introduced the policy back in 1993.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2025
The bill would prevent the possibility of introducing Red Flag laws into the state, meaning law enforcement, courts and local government could never bar access to firearms for people deemed a risk to themselves or others.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Local residents are encouraged to bring in excess firearms, which will be purchased for $100, no questions asked, organizers said.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2025
Colorado legislature passes gun control bill requiring training before purchase for certain firearms
The appearance of impropriety — of greased palms — was part of the motivation for the initial ban on lobbyist giving, said Doug Friednash, a former legislator who introduced the policy back in 1993.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2025
The bill would prevent the possibility of introducing Red Flag laws into the state, meaning law enforcement, courts and local government could never bar access to firearms for people deemed a risk to themselves or others.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Local residents are encouraged to bring in excess firearms, which will be purchased for $100, no questions asked, organizers said.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for firearm
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“Firearm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firearm. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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firearm
noun
fire·arm
ˈfī(ə)r-ˌärm
: a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
—usually used only of small arms
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