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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The confrontation, which led to multiple 911 calls reporting a fight involving a firearm, resulted in the arrest of Ahmad Zeeshan.
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Thompson refused to comply and raised the firearm toward the officers.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2026
Students will learn about evidence collection, patrol operations, technology, including the drone program, as well as defensive tactics and firearms safety.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
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Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Thompson refused to comply and raised the firearm toward the officers.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2026
Students will learn about evidence collection, patrol operations, technology, including the drone program, as well as defensive tactics and firearms safety.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The video ends as the scooter’s operator retrieves what appears to be a firearm from the street before both men climb back onto the scooter and ride off screen.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Firearm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firearm. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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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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