noun
Uncommon
gunfire
GUHN-fuh-eer
Gunfire (noun) means the sound or act of guns being fired, often repeatedly. Example: “Residents heard gunfire coming from the abandoned warehouse.”
noun
1
The sound or act of guns being fired, often repeatedly.
"Residents heard gunfire coming from the abandoned warehouse."
How to use gunfire
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShots being fired from one or more guns.
Common pairings
exchange of gunfire
came under gunfire
sound of gunfire
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Etymology
From gun + fire.
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What does “gunfire” mean?
The word “gunfire” means the sound or act of guns being fired, often repeatedly. In plain terms, shots being fired from one or more guns.
How do you pronounce “gunfire”?
“Gunfire” is pronounced GUHN-fuh-eer (/ˈɡʌnfʌɪə/ in IPA).
How do you use “gunfire” in a sentence?
Here is “gunfire” used in a sentence: “Residents heard gunfire coming from the abandoned warehouse.”
What part of speech is “gunfire”?
“Gunfire” is a noun.
Is “gunfire” a common word?
“Gunfire” is an uncommon word in modern English.
