noun Uncommon

firepower

Firepower (noun) means the destructive capacity of weapons available to a military force. Example: “The battalion had enough firepower to hold the ridge for weeks.”

noun

The destructive capacity of weapons available to a military force.

"The battalion had enough firepower to hold the ridge for weeks."

Figuratively, the resources or ability needed to dominate a situation.

"The startup lacked the firepower to compete with the industry giant."

How to use firepower

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWeapons strength, or more broadly, the resources to overpower a rival.

Common pairings

overwhelming firepower financial firepower

Word forms

firepowers plural

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Etymology

From fire and power.

Rhymes for firepower

tower power lower bower mower cower Gower flower blower shower slower grower

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Frequently asked questions

What does “firepower” mean?

The word “firepower” means the destructive capacity of weapons available to a military force. In plain terms, weapons strength, or more broadly, the resources to overpower a rival.

How do you use “firepower” in a sentence?

Here is “firepower” used in a sentence: “The battalion had enough firepower to hold the ridge for weeks.”

What part of speech is “firepower”?

“Firepower” is a noun.

Is “firepower” a common word?

“Firepower” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “firepower” have?

“Firepower” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the destructive capacity of weapons available to a military force.