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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Lauren Tomasi, a 9News correspondent, was reporting live on Sunday when an officer behind her suddenly raised their firearm and fired a nonlethal round at close range, video shows.
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CBS News, 10 June 2025
If the high court elects to take up the case, the justices would be tasked with asking if such bans on adults ages 18 through 20 from purchasing firearms are legal.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
According to the video, the man repeatedly refused to listen to officers’ directions to put his hands up, walked toward them and tugged multiple times at his right-hand side pocket, where the firearm could been seen sticking out.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025
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—Jessica Pishko, New Yorker, 6 June 2025
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CBS News, 10 June 2025
If the high court elects to take up the case, the justices would be tasked with asking if such bans on adults ages 18 through 20 from purchasing firearms are legal.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
According to the video, the man repeatedly refused to listen to officers’ directions to put his hands up, walked toward them and tugged multiple times at his right-hand side pocket, where the firearm could been seen sticking out.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025
The availability of paramilitary equipment, including night-vision goggles, drones, and firearms—which are legal to carry in Arizona without any training or license—means that almost anyone can equip themselves like soldiers.
—Jessica Pishko, New Yorker, 6 June 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 13 Jun. 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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