firing

noun

fir·​ing ˈfī-riŋ 

ˈfī-ər-iŋ

1

: the act or process of one that fires

2

: the process of maturing ceramic products by the application of heat

Synonyms of firing

• blasting
• bombardment
• barrage
• shot
• discharge
• volley

Examples of firing in a Sentence

found a flaw in the gun's firing

Recent Examples on the Web

So when angry fans of the Canadian cop and dog drama Hudson & Rex spoke after John Reardon as Detective Charlie Hudson over seven seasons was replaced by British actor Luke Roberts as Detective Mark Hudson in season 8, indie producer Shaftesbury found itself in the firing line. —Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026

Blue Origin is expected to roll the New Glenn rocket to its launch pad in the coming days for a test-firing of its seven main engines, fueled by liquified natural gas and liquid oxygen. —Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026

Determined to focus on peace The ceasefire is looking a little more firing and a little less ceasing this morning. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 May 2026

Rome’s firing comes as Wu continues to shake up her administration since her fall reelection, with a number of high-ranking city officials taking their leave. —Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing firing

• firing line
• firing pin
• firing range
• firing squad
• in the firing line
• on the firing line

Rhymes for firing

• hiring
• quiring
• tiring
• wiring
• acquiring
• admiring
• aspiring
• conspiring
• enquiring
• expiring
• inspiring
• perspiring