noun
firefight
Firefight (noun) means a short, intense exchange of gunfire between opposing sides. Example: “The patrol got caught in a firefight just after dawn.”
noun
1
A short, intense exchange of gunfire between opposing sides.
"The patrol got caught in a firefight just after dawn."
"Three soldiers were wounded in the firefight."
2
A heated argument or dispute.
"The meeting turned into a firefight over the budget cuts."
How to use firefight
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA gun battle, or figuratively a fierce argument.
Common pairings
caught in a firefight
brief firefight
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Word forms
- Plural
- firefights
- Third person singular
- firefights
- Past tense
- firefought
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The patrol got caught in a _____ just after dawn.
Etymology
A compound of fire and fight.
Frequently asked questions
What does “firefight” mean?
The word “firefight” means a short, intense exchange of gunfire between opposing sides. In plain terms, a gun battle, or figuratively a fierce argument.
How do you use “firefight” in a sentence?
Here is “firefight” used in a sentence: “The patrol got caught in a firefight just after dawn.”
What part of speech is “firefight”?
“Firefight” is a noun.
How many meanings does “firefight” have?
“Firefight” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short, intense exchange of gunfire between opposing sides.
